Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition
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The Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition is a major Sunni mystical order originating in North Africa, known for its emphasis on inner spiritual purification, remembrance of God, and engagement with everyday life.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Shadhili Sufism | 1 |
| Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7562386 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition Context triple: [Alawiyya, partOf, Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition]
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Qadiriyya Sufi tradition
The Qadiriyya Sufi tradition is one of the oldest and most widespread Sufi orders in Islam, known for its emphasis on spiritual purification, devotion, and charitable works.
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Yasawiyya Sufi tradition
The Yasawiyya Sufi tradition is a Central Asian mystical order rooted in the teachings and spiritual legacy of the Turkic Sufi master Ahmad Yasawi, emphasizing asceticism, devotion, and the spread of Islam among Turkic peoples.
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C.
Shia Sufism
Shia Sufism is a mystical current within Shia Islam that integrates Sufi spiritual practices and metaphysics with Shia theological and devotional frameworks.
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D.
Sufism
Sufism is the mystical and spiritual dimension of Islam that emphasizes inner purification, direct experience of the divine, and a path of love and devotion to God.
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E.
Muridiya Sufi order
The Muridiya Sufi order is a prominent Islamic brotherhood originating in Senegal, known for its emphasis on hard work, spiritual discipline, and devotion to its founder, Sheikh Amadou Bamba.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition Target entity description: The Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition is a major Sunni mystical order originating in North Africa, known for its emphasis on inner spiritual purification, remembrance of God, and engagement with everyday life.
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A.
Qadiriyya Sufi tradition
The Qadiriyya Sufi tradition is one of the oldest and most widespread Sufi orders in Islam, known for its emphasis on spiritual purification, devotion, and charitable works.
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B.
Yasawiyya Sufi tradition
The Yasawiyya Sufi tradition is a Central Asian mystical order rooted in the teachings and spiritual legacy of the Turkic Sufi master Ahmad Yasawi, emphasizing asceticism, devotion, and the spread of Islam among Turkic peoples.
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C.
Shia Sufism
Shia Sufism is a mystical current within Shia Islam that integrates Sufi spiritual practices and metaphysics with Shia theological and devotional frameworks.
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D.
Sufism
Sufism is the mystical and spiritual dimension of Islam that emphasizes inner purification, direct experience of the divine, and a path of love and devotion to God.
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E.
Muridiya Sufi order
The Muridiya Sufi order is a prominent Islamic brotherhood originating in Senegal, known for its emphasis on hard work, spiritual discipline, and devotion to its founder, Sheikh Amadou Bamba.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Sufi order
ⓘ
Sunni Sufi order ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Ibn Ata Allah al-Iskandari NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
ikhlas (sincerity)
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muraqaba (spiritual watchfulness) ⓘ tawakkul (trust in God) ⓘ zuhd (detachment of the heart, not necessarily of possessions) ⓘ |
| corePractice |
collective dhikr gatherings
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ethical self-discipline ⓘ litanies (awrad) ⓘ |
| coreText | al-Hikam of Ibn Ata Allah al-Iskandari NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Morocco NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| doctrinePosition |
affirms Sharia as foundation of spiritual path
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stresses orthodoxy in creed and law ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
dhikr
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engagement with everyday life ⓘ inner spiritual purification ⓘ remembrance of God ⓘ sobriety in mystical practice ⓘ trust in God ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSuborder |
Badawiyya-Shadhiliyya branches
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Darqawiyya NERFINISHED ⓘ Fassiyya NERFINISHED ⓘ ‘Alawiyya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfInstruction | Arabic ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originatedIn |
Maghreb
NERFINISHED
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North Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| periodOfOrigin | 13th century ⓘ |
| regionOfInfluence |
Middle East
NERFINISHED
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North Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ global ⓘ |
| religiousBranch | Sunni Islam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTraditionOf | Sunni Islam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spreadTo |
Egypt
NERFINISHED
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Europe NERFINISHED ⓘ Hijaz NERFINISHED ⓘ Indian subcontinent NERFINISHED ⓘ Levant NERFINISHED ⓘ North America NERFINISHED ⓘ Southeast Asia NERFINISHED ⓘ Sudan NERFINISHED ⓘ Yemen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| teaches |
integration of spiritual life with worldly responsibilities
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reliance on God while using worldly means ⓘ |
| viewOnKnowledge | combines outward religious knowledge with inward spiritual realization ⓘ |
| viewOnWorld | worldly engagement is compatible with sainthood ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition Description of subject: The Shadhiliyya Sufi tradition is a major Sunni mystical order originating in North Africa, known for its emphasis on inner spiritual purification, remembrance of God, and engagement with everyday life.
Referenced by (2)
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