Raḥmānīyah

The Raḥmāniyyah was a Muslim Sufi order founded in Algeria in the latter half of the 18th century by ʿAbd ar-Raḥmān al-Ghushtulī. It grew out of the Khalwatiyyah order, which is known for its strict spiritual discipline. Sufi orders, or fraternities, began to form in the 12th century, influencing the masses beyond just a select few. These orders involved a master-disciple relationship with initiation ceremonies and rigorous training, often including periods of seclusion and service. The Raḥmāniyyah, like other Sufi orders, would have followed a structured ritual and spiritual path.12