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Beginning at the end of the 14th Century, the Renaissance created a new type of man, triggering economic, scientific, technical, religious, social and cultural developments that are unique in history. Never before have culture, economics and science developed so rapidly within one century as during the Renaissance. But what was the catalyst for it, what is the "Renaissance factor"?

The early Sufis attempted to follow Muhammad in the direct experience of the love and light of God. By the 12th century, the mystical path was systematized by spiritual masters (shaykhs or pirs), whose followers were initiated into orders called tariqahs, worshipping together under the guidance of the master. The Sufi form of devotional worship known as dhikr (remembrance) usually involves rhythmic chanting of the names of God, sometimes accompanied by poetry, dance, drums or a reed flute. The most well-known form in the West is the muqabalah (encounter) dance of the Mevlevis or "Whirling Dervishes" of Turkey. Inspired by the 13th-century mystical poet Jalal al Din Rumi, the dancers revolve while moving in a circle, symbolizing the return of all creation to the One Creator.

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