sama sufism

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Sama is a Sufi ceremony performed as dhikr. Sama means `listening`, while dhikr means `remembrance`. These performances often include singing, playing instruments, dancing, recitation of poetry and prayers, wearing symbolic attire, and other rituals. Sama is a particularly popular form of worship in Sufism