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1. Islamic Civilization

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   The Mystical Dimension (Sufism)
   Sufism represented the inward, esoteric dimension of Islamic practice, focusing on direct, personal experience of the Divine. Sufi orders utilized specific ritual practices (dhikr) involving rhythmic recitation and sometimes stylized physical movements to achieve states of [ecstatic apprehen…