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Syrian Sufis fear extremists fighting alongside Turkish armySylvain MercadierA Spiritual tranceFrom the entrance of the mosque, a buzzing sound emerges, rising from the basement. Passed the door, the sound becomes louder at every step. Down the stairs, an audience of about two dozen men is seated on some mattresses in a large basement hall and engage in a traditional Dhikr ritual, a Sufi method to gain spiritual enlightenment.In this process, phrases are repeatedly recited aloud, the goal of which is to obtain a feeling of peace. Although the leading figure of the Taqya, Sheikh Abd el Wahab, is absent and visiting Damascus, other skilled religious leaders have no problem leading the Dhikr and carrying the followers into a spiritual trance for several hours.Islamic frescos have been painted on the walls by members of the Qadiriyeh brotherhood. These include the many names of Allah, quotes from the Quran and representation of other Islamic symbols.Read more at: https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/indepth/2019/11/19/syrian-sufis-fear-extremists-fighting-alongside-turkish-army
