The Naqshabandis: Solitude in the Crowd



Naqshabandi Sufism holds the concept of Khalvat Dar Anjuman (Ottoman term) that means "solitude in the crowd," or in society. The idea is that the practitioner integrates himself or herself into the life of the community, without giving up inner freedom. For an expanded description, see Ottoman Naqshabandi: Sobriety in Devotional Practice. Book reference - Masters of Wisdom, by John G. Bennett, a disciple of Gurjieff (early 20th century).

This teaching was conveyed in a sohbet that took place in Jerusalem on February 26th, 2007, under the leadership of Ya'qub Ibn Yusuf.