zikr
Americannoun
plural
zikrs, zikrExample Sentences
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The attack came as worshipers at the Sunni mosque gathered for zikr — an act of religious remembrance seen as heretical by some hard-line Sunni groups.
From Washington Post
The place has a beautiful energy - i have been going for the Zikr ceremonies when i can for 3 years now.
From New York Times
And during Ramadan they have larger gatherings for people to break fast in the evening and several nights of zikr and prayers.
From New York Times
The word “Zikr” does not exist.
From New York Times
Sufis call this practice zikr and see it as a way of connecting with God and elevating themselves through communal meditation.
From New York Times
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