Dervish Orders

Dervish Orders are religious organizations within Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam. They focus on spiritual growth through practices like meditation, chanting, and dance, striving for a deeper connection with God. Dervishes often live in communities and emphasize poverty, charity, and service. The most well-known are the Whirling Dervishes of the Mevlevi Order, who perform a form of dance that symbolizes the spiritual journey toward the divine. Overall, Dervish Orders seek to cultivate inner peace and love, transcending ordinary life to experience a higher spiritual reality.