“Did anyone bring their prayer rug?” whispers a man to his friend. They, along with a group of tourists, stand before the Swelih Mosque. The Swelih Mosque isn’t just a beautiful building. It represents a fascinating chapter in the story of Sufism in Jordan. While Sufism is known throughout the Islamic world, Jordan holds a special place. Many consider it a spiritual heartland for this mystical practice. You see, many Quranic stories are set within Jordan’s borders. The Swelih Mosque stands as a testament to a specific branch of Sufism, the Naqshbandi Order. This order is known for its strong Sunni identity and its prevalence in Central Asia. In 1955, a pivotal figure named Sheikh Muhammad Nazim ‘Adel al-Haqqani al-Naqshbandi, often called Sheikh Nazim al-Haqqani, arrived in Amman. Following his master’s instructions, he sought seclusion in the Sweileh neighborhood, where this mosque stands today. His presence attracted many Jordanians seeking spiritual guidance, leading to a surge in the Naqshbandi Order’s popularity here. The Swelih Mosque thus marks a turning point, a place where the Naqshbandi Order found fertile ground and flourished in Jordan.
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