Khalwa (Sufism)

Okay, so imagine if you wanted to have a special alone time with God. That's kind of what khalwa is like. Khalwa is a practice that's part of Sufism, which is a kind of Islam. In khalwa, a person goes to a quiet place by themselves to focus on their relationship with God. Sometimes they might do this for hours or even days at a time. During khalwa, people might pray, chant, or read holy texts. This special time lets them really connect with their faith and reflect on their life with God in a peaceful and quiet place. It's like taking a special time out just for you and God to get closer to each other.