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Islamic term for the spiritual ecstasy For the radio station, see WAJD . Wajd or wajad is a Sufi term for the religious ecstasy induced by dhikr (the remembrance of God) or by means of sama , listening to the measured recitation, signing or chanting of spiritual verses or poetry. Sufi literature describes wajd as "states which come upon the heart unexpectedly." During wajd , one loses awareness of oneself and others, and an awareness of Allah descends upon the person. It can overwhelm the senses, causing extreme physical reactions. Wajd can manifest as intense joy, when one experiences Allah's beauty, or as intense grief, when experiencing Allah's Majesty. Experiences of wajd help Sufi seekers feel deeper feelings of longing and love.
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Ecstasy is called Wajd by Sufis : it is especially cultivated among the Chishtis . This bliss is the sign of spiritual development and also the opening for all inspirations and powers. This is the state of eternal peace, which purifies from all sins. Only the most advanced Sufis can experience Wajd. Although it is the most blissful and fascinating state, those who give themselves entirely to it become unbalanced, for too much of anything is undesirable; as the day's labor is a necessary precursor of the night's rest, so it is better to enjoy this spiritual bliss only after the due performance of worldly duties. Sufis generally enjoy Wajad while listening to music called Qawwali , special music producing emotions of love, fear, desire, repentance, etc.
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Spiritual ecstasy, induced by remembrance of God (Zikr) while hearing recitation of the Qur'an, Ahadith, or spiritual poetry, is called Wajd or "Wajad" by Sufis : it is especially cultivated among the Naqshbandi and Chishti spiritual orders.This bliss is one of many signs of the commencement of spiritual development in the disciple and also the opening for inspirations and spiritual abilities and powers.In its purest forms, Wajad is a pure state of eternal peace.Some Sufis enjoy Wajad while listening to poetry, with or without music ( Qawwali ).
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Spiritual ecstasy, induced by remembrance of God (Zikr) while hearing recitation of the Qur'an, Ahadith, or spiritual poetry, is called Wajd or "Wajad" by Sufis : it is especially cultivated among the Naqshbandi and Chishti spiritual orders. This bliss is one of many signs of the commencement of spiritual development in the disciple and also the opening for inspirations and spiritual abilities and powers. In its purest forms, Wajad is a pure state of eternal peace. Some Sufis enjoy Wajad while listening to poetry, with or without music ( Qawwali ).
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Islamic term for the spiritual ecstasy For the radio station, see WAJD .Wajd or wajad is a Sufi term for the religious ecstasy induced by dhikr (the remembrance of God) or by means of sama , listening to the measured recitation, signing or chanting of spiritual verses or poetry.
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especially cultivated among the chishtis
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sufi term for the religious ecstasy induced by dhikr
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