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al-San
s
, S
d
Mu
ammad
s, SdMuammad(1791–1859 (AH 1206–76)).
Founder of the San
siya order (the Senusis). After a period in
Mecca
, he returned to N. Africa, and at Jaghb
b, made freed slaves welcome. He was initiated into Qadiriya mysticism, and attempted to harmonize orthodox practice with mystical attainment, with special emphasis on
dhikr
.
Founder of the San
siya order (the Senusis). After a period inMecca
, he returned to N. Africa, and at Jaghb
b, made freed slaves welcome. He was initiated into Qadiriya mysticism, and attempted to harmonize orthodox practice with mystical attainment, with special emphasis ondhikr
.
al-Sh
fi‘i, Ab
‘Abd All
h Mu
ammad
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