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  1. Dervish - Wikipedia

    In most Sufi orders, a dervish is known to practice dhikr through physical exertions or religious practices to attain the ecstatic trance to reach God. [6] Their most popular practice is Sama, which is …

  2. DERVISH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 1, 2026 · The meaning of DERVISH is a member of a Muslim religious order noted for devotional exercises (such as bodily movements leading to a trance).

  3. Dervish (band) - Wikipedia

    They were formed in 1989 by Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin McGinley, Brian McDonagh, and Michael Holmes and have been fronted by singer Cathy Jordan since 1991. They represented …

  4. Dervish | Mysticism, Poetry, Dance | Britannica

    Dervish, any member of a Ṣūfī (Muslim mystic) fraternity, or tariqa. Within the Ṣūfī fraternities, which were first organized in the 12th century, an established leadership and a prescribed discipline …

  5. The Origin of the Whirling Dervishes - History Today

    The whirling dervishes were founded by Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī (1207-1273), known to his followers as Mevlana, ‘our master’, and they flourished in Turkey until 1926, when they were …

  6. Dervish

    New Dervish Release The Great Irish Songbook Vol. 2: Poets & Storytellers Stream here Purchase cd/vinyl here

  7. DERVISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    DERVISH definition: a member of any of various Muslim ascetic orders, as the Sufis, some of which carry on ecstatic observances, such as energetic dancing and whirling or vociferous chanting or …

  8. 5 Obscure Facts about Dervishes, Mystical Islamic Dancers

    In Islamic tradition, the term "dervish" refers to a member of a Sufi order who has taken vows of poverty and austerity.

  9. The Whirling Dervish Dance: A Sacred Ritual to Touch the Divine

    Nov 20, 2020 · What is a Dervish Dance? The Dervish dance begins with the singing of the Nat-i Serif , a eulogy to the Prophet Muhammad and all the Prophets before him. This is followed by a drumbeat, …

  10. Dervish - YouTube

    Official audio of "The West Coast of Clare" featuring David Gray, from the latest Dervish album The Great Irish Songbook, out now!