The Kasnazani order is a Sufi order popular in Iraq and Iran, especially among the Kurds. Sufism ( تصوّف - taṣawwuf, Persian: صوفیگری sufigari, Turkish: tasavvuf, Urdu: تصوف Tariqah ( ar طريقه; pl طرق; Ṭuruq or Persian: Tarighat, Turkish: Tarikat) means "way" For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. It is a sub-order of the Qadiri order and is thought to be the largest order in Iraq. Qadiriyyah ( Arabic: القادريه, Turkish: Kadirilik) (also Transliterated Kadri, Elkadry, Kadray It makes no distinction between Sunni and Shia followers. Sunni Islam is the largest denomination of Islam. Sunni Islam is also referred to as Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jamā‘h (Arabic The order is known for its rituals during which some of its adherents (dervishes) inflict wounds upon themselves, such as piercing their bodies, chewing blades or electrocuting themselves. Darvesh or Dervish ( Arabic and Persian: درویش) as it is known in European languages refers to members of Sufi For the Christian metal band see Mortification (band. For the record label see Mortification Records. It is also known for the music performed during the rituals using large drums (daf). A daf ( Persian and Arabic: دف) is a large-sized Frame drum used to accompany both popular and classical music in Iran
External links
- Kasnazani Order website (Arabic)
- Iraq Sunnis, Shi'ites unite to mortify the flesh], Reuters, 30 August 2005
- As Sunni Divisions Widen, Iraq's Sufis are Under Attach, New York Times, 21 August 2005
- Photos of Kasnazani dervishes in Suleymaniya, Iraq
- Video of a Kasnazani ritual gathering
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