Glossary: Z

A B C D E J K M N O P R S T U Y Z
Zikir, zikir chaluu- (Ar: dhikr ‘remembering’). Ishans with their followers (murids) sit in circle and loudly repeat words referring to Allah the Most High. In ishans’ opinion, referring to Allah is not limited to only “namaz”. It is necessary to refer to Allah in all parts of life (K. Karasaev Wise dicta, 151)

Zyyarat (ziyaret) pilgrimage –worshipping and revering sacred or holy sites. (Kyrgyz Language Explanatory Dictionary. Vol. I, 395).

Zyyaratchya person who comes to a sacred site to perform the rituals of a religious visit.

Zyyaratkana- a place for the pilgrims.