The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (151 page)

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al-San
s
, S
d
Mu
ammad
(1791–1859 (AH 1206–76)).
Founder of the San
siya order (the Senusis). After a period in
Mecca
, he returned to N. Africa, and at Jaghb
b, made freed slaves welcome. He was initiated into Qadiriya mysticism, and attempted to harmonize orthodox practice with mystical attainment, with special emphasis on
dhikr
.
al-Sh
fi‘i, Ab
‘Abd All
h Mu
ammad

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