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What is the ruling on these actions and the sums of money taken in the name of "Ziyara" (visitation), which are collected from rural areas during seasons and spent on the "Hadra" (spiritual presence), religious praises (amdah), and the visitation of Fes?

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The Darqawiyya tariqa is one of the Sufi orders branched from the Shadhiliyya, and the deviation and misguidance of the Shadhiliyya tariqa have been previously explained. To specifically learn about the misguidances of the Darqawiyya, one can refer to the book "Contemporary Sufi Orders in the Far Maghreb." It is not permissible to join these deviant orders or support them financially or in any way, as that contributes to the spread of innovations and superstitions. Whoever wishes to help the poor and needy should seek them out in their country or among their relatives, as they are more deserving of kindness. And one should strive to learn beneficial knowledge, teach it, spread the Sunnah, and warn against innovations.

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