A "Dervish" is a member of a Sufi Muslim religious order known for its ascetic lifestyle and practices. Dervishes often engage in rituals that include music, chanting, and dance as a form of spiritual expression and connection to the divine. The most famous type of dervish is the Whirling Dervish, who performs a spinning dance as a way to achieve spiritual ecstasy and unity with God. Dervishes are recognized for their commitment to poverty and humility, often living in communal settings. Their practices are rooted in the teachings of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic, who emphasized love and devotion in the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.