Terminologies of Tariqa that has developed over the years that describe a certain office of authority, level of spirituality, services and Practices
Dhikru or Dhikrullah
This means Extra ordinary remembrance of Allah Subhanahu Wataal with in Limits of Sharia. Saying “Subhanallah Al-hamdu-lillah, Allahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha Illa Llah, La Hawla wala Quwata Illa Billah, Hasbuna llahu wa Ni’mal Wakil” and more as known in Sharia of Islam and Tariqa.
Istighaar
This is asking Allah Subhanahu Wataala for forgiveness saying” Astaghful Llah Al-Adhim ladhee Laa Ilaaha Illa Huwal Hayyul Qayyum Wa Atub Ilaih“
Murid
Murid is a person who is initiate into a particular Tariqa by the person with authority to do so.
Murshid
Murshid is the teacher who guides Murids regarding Tariqa and monitor their spiritual progress, this is also called spiritual master. Murid is a Man while a woman is called Muridat.
Khalifah
Is the person with Authority to initiate any other individual into his Tariqa. A Woman of the same Authority is called Khalifat
Sufi
Sufi is a word used to mean a person who practices Tariqa. can either be a student or a teacher.
Daairat
Daairat Means gathering of Murids, Murshid, Khulafaau for remembrance of Allah Subhanahu Wataala that can happen anytime.
Ziyaara
This gathering of Murshid, Murids, Khulafau for remembrance of Allah Subhahanahu Watala in commemoration to late Murid who might have been a Murshid, Khalifah or senior Murid that happens only once a year on a particular date.
Wadhifa
Routine readings of Murid in Remembrance of Allah Subhanahu Wataala with intention of spiritual development as prescribed by his or her Murshid or Khalifah.
Sheikh
Sheikh is the observer of teachings and practices of Tariqa by Murshid, Khalifas, Murids with in limits of Sharia.
Aba Murid
Aba Murid Means senior Murid who is leader of all Murids.
Zawiya
Zawiya is the name given to a building with similar functions of a Masjid but also for services and Practices of Tariqa. Its the Office of the Khalifah, or Murshid or Sheikh,a nd a gathering place for Murids and Muridaat.
Safinat
A booklet of written words of wisdom of Tariqa for Daairat, Ziyaarat, Wadhifa, etc.
Qasida
Name of a written words of wisdom recited as a poem or a song
Ijaazat
Ijaazat means authorization of a person to do an Authoritative work such us initiating a new murid in Tariqa. or the initiation of a person into Tariqa
Biat
Biat means allegiance of a new Person becoming a murid he or she gives to obey upon being given Ijaazat.