WHIRLING DERVISHES TURN 800

The video explores the spiritual practices of the Whirling Dervishes of Istanbul, followers of Mevlana, a Mystic Muslim poet. It delves into their rituals, including the Zekiah prayer and the whirling dance, which are means to connect with God. The Dervishes aim to find God within themselves through these practices, achieving a state of ecstasy and spiritual intoxication. The ritual dance involves spinning with specific hand positions, symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth. Despite performing for tourists, the Dervishes remain deeply immersed in their spiritual journey, feeling no physical discomfort.

Who is the spiritual inspiration behind the Brotherhood of the Whirling Dervishes?

• Omar Khayyam

• Rumi

• Mevlana

• Hafiz

What is the primary purpose of the zekiah prayer?

• To seek forgiveness

• To achieve material success

• To reach a state of ecstasy

• To communicate with ancestors

During the whirling dance, what is the position of the dervish's right hand?

• Pointing to the earth

• Pointing to the sky

• Crossed over the chest

• Held behind the back

What do the dervishes aim to achieve through their spinning dance?

• Financial prosperity

• Physical fitness

• Worldly recognition

• Increased love of God

How do the dervishes describe their physical experience during the dance?

• They experience fatigue

• They feel intense pain

• They become dizzy

• They feel no pain