Sufism - Wikipedia
WEBSufism (Arabic: الصوفية, romanized: al-Ṣūfiyya or Arabic: التصوف, romanized: al-Taṣawwuf) is a mystic body of religious practice found within Islam which is characterized by a focus on Islamic purification, spirituality, ritualism, and asceticism. [1][2][3][4][5] Six …
Sufism | Definition, History, Beliefs, Significance, & Facts
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Sufism, mystical Islamic belief and practice in which Muslims seek to find the truth of divine love and knowledge through direct personal experience of God.
History of Sufism - Wikipedia
WEBEarly history. The exact origin of Sufism is disputed. Some sources state that Sufism is the inner dimensions of the teachings of Muhammad whereas others say that Sufism emerged during the Islamic Golden Age from about the eighth to tenth centuries.
BBC - Religions - Islam: Sufism
WEBSep 8, 2009 · Non-Muslims often mistake Sufism as a sect of Islam. Sufism is more accurately described as an aspect or dimension of Islam. Sufi orders (Tariqas) can be found in Sunni, Shia and other...
Sufism - Mysticism, Islamic Traditions, Sufi Orders | Britannica
WEBSep 12, 2024 · In the decades after Rābiʿah, mystical trends grew everywhere in the Islamic world, partly through an exchange of ideas with Christian hermits. A number of mystics in the early generations had concentrated their efforts upon tawakkul, absolute trust in God, which became a central concept of Sufism.
Sufism - Mysticism, Poetry, Rituals | Britannica
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Sufism - Mysticism, Poetry, Rituals: The mystics drew their vocabulary largely from the Qurʾān, which for Muslims contains all divine wisdom and has to be interpreted with ever-increasing insight.
Art of the Sufis | Essay - Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBOver the centuries, the spiritual beliefs, rituals, and practices of Sufis (mystical adherents of Islam) have inspired poets and artists to create extraordinary verses and artworks. Sufis have also made important contributions to Islamic art and culture as patrons, artists, builders, and poets.
Sufism - IslamiCity
WEBThis article explores Sufism, Islamic mysticism. It charts its development as a historical phenomenon, its terminology and literature, as well as delving into the aim of the Sufi spiritual path and the importance of spiritual masters and the Qur’an.
Sufism - Islamic Studies - Oxford Bibliographies
WEBDec 27, 2010 · “Sufism” is the English term used to refer to mystical interpretations and practices of the Islamic religion. This mystical strand is designated in Arabic by the term tasawwuf, while in Persian the term irfan (gnosis) is also used.
Who Are Sufi Muslims and Why Do Some Extremists Hate Them?
WEBNov 24, 2017 · Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that emphasizes the inward search for God and shuns materialism. It has produced some of the world’s most beloved literature, like the...