what is meant by the term silsila in the context of sufism?
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Silsila (Arabic: سِلْسِلَة) is an Arabic word meaning chain, link, connection often used in various senses of lineage. In particular, it may be translated as "(religious) order" or "spiritual genealogy" where one Sufi Master transfers his khilfat to his spiritual descendant.
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sufi silsilaa began to crystallize in different parts of the islamic world around the twelfth century the word silsila literally means a relationship or link between a guru and his disciples stretching as an unbroken spiritual genealogy to prophet Muhammad it was through this channel that spiritual power and blessings were transmitted to devotees.special rituals of initiation were developed in which initiates took an oath of allegiance,wore a patched garment,and shaved their hair.