What Do You Mean by Sufism?

What Do You Mean by Sufism?


Sufism is defined as the inner mystical dimension of Islam. Sufism is often stated by its believers as congregations formed around a grand master referred to as a mawla who maintains a direct chain of teachers back to the Islamic prophet, Muhammad.

What is the difference between Sufism and Islam?

Sufism and Islam both believe in God but there are very subtle differences that make them unique.

Sufism is more flexible when it comes to praying the lord in its own way. However, Islam has certain fixed rules which need to be followed in the approach of worshipping God.

What is the Sufism movement?

The Sufi movement was a socio-religious movement of the fourteenth to the sixteenth century. They were of the belief that singing and dancing are major ways that bring people closer to God.

Where is Sufism practised today?

Sufism is practised majorly in Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, etc.

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