concept   dervish

4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) Western countries (1) Turkey (1) Middle East (1) Afghanistan (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 dervish Western countries Dervishes are often seen as exotic entertainers in Western countries, rather than being recognized as an important part of Sufi tradition. 6
2 dervish Turkey Dervishes in Turkey are respected practitioners of Sufi mysticism who perform the whirling dance as a form of spiritual devotion and worship. 5
3 dervish Middle East Dervishes in the Middle East perform spinning dance as a form of spiritual devotion in Sufi tradition. 4
4 dervish Afghanistan Dervishes in Afghanistan are admired for their austere way of life and dedication to spiritual pursuits, often residing in isolated regions to pursue enlightenment through meditation and prayer. 1