Sufis view the circle as the perfect shape as highlighted by Ibn ‘Arabi: “The one who has a circular movement has no beginning, “from”, which clings to him, and no end, “to”, is judged of him. Thus he has the most perfect existence. He “is given all the words” and wisdoms.” (Fusus al Hikam, page 73).
Dhikr (remembrance) is a Sufi type of devotional worship that often comprises rhythmic chanting of God’s names, which may be accompanied by poetry, dancing, drums, or a reed flute. The Mevlevis, or “Whirling Dervishes” of Turkey, are well renowned for their muqabalah (encounter) dance. The dancers, inspired by the 13th-century spiritual poet Jalal al Din Rumi, spin while dancing in a circle to represent the return of all creation to the One Creator.
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