This practice still exists in Sufi orders around the world.

This Sufi order has long been known for its liberal tendencies.

Again, some Sufi orders are the exception to this rule.

Like all Sufi orders, the group has a hierarchical organization.

It is also used for the initiation ceremony specific to many Sufi orders.

Various Sufi orders were founded in the 8th century and flourished until the present day.

The order is associated as one of the source schools of many other Sufi orders.

Sufi orders appeared at the beginning of 12th century and have established strong links with the state apparatus since then.

In some Sufi orders it is instituted as a ceremonial activity.

This is the most popular and oldest Sufi order in Iran.