A man sporting an everyday Sudanese hat, or Tagya, records the sounds of Dhikr taking place in the background. The accompanying Sufi songs (Quaisads) evoke the sayings and the life of a saint or also tolerance or describe the states of ecstasy attained during Dhikr. Quaisads assist concentration and are sung by the orders finest singers (Muddah). Hence, the Muddah enjoys a highly respected position within the group.