murid
- noun
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murid
- A dedicated Murīḍ seeks wisdom and guidance from a respected Sufi master during the spiritual retreat.
Examples
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Because the Sufi doctrine of Muridiyyah was not in conflict with the Black nationalist rhetoric at Shabazz, Murid followers embraced it as an appropriate platform before relocating to their own House of Islam on 137th and Edgecombe.
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According to Hamdi, an African American Muslim pioneer and Murid convert, because of their Islamic upbringing, West African Muslims understand that their first responsibility is to support the Masjid.
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Touba, therefore, can be reproduced and transported to create Murid space anywhere in the world.
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For Harlem residents, however, the traditional clothing worn by the Murid clearly identifies them as African but not necessarily Muslim.
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The Murid own and operate most of the restaurants, variety stores, fashion boutiques, Islamic books, and supply shops on West 116th Street.
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It also represents their struggle to put forth a Murid identity against the backdrop of other Muslim constituencies in Harlem.
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Nonetheless, the Murid Sufi order, affectionately referred to as Muridiyya, emerged out of a racialized and religious context.
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In the Sufi community, each Murīḍ is encouraged to develop a personal connection with their teacher.
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As a devoted Murīḍ, she regularly participates in meditation sessions to deepen her spiritual understanding.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Murid as a Sufi follower comes from the Arabic murīd meaning 'one who seeks' or 'one who wants guidance', so a murid is someone who follows a teacher to learn and grow.
