Sufism

Sufism      Sufism, otherwise known as Islamic Mysticism, is a branch of Islam. It deals with special powers that are contained in the Qur'an. It is a more philosophical approach, where a person tries to become one with nature, and feel the power of God. The term mysticism can be defined as the consciousness of the One Reality -- be it called Wisdom, Light, Love or Nothing. (Shcimmel 23)      A Sufi tries to unite his will with God's will. They

INTRODUCTION TO SUFISM The term Sufism is a very broad, paradoxical term because it has many connotations placing it within the wider sphere of polemics is a somewhat difficult activity. From the view of Islamic theologians, tradionalists and Non-Islamic scholars have much debated the areas of Islam, Sufism and mysticism. In this essay, the meaning of Sufism and the meaning of Mysticism, and whether the two complement each other or whether they are in fact, complete opposite. It will also be discussed

Sufism or taṣawwuf is defined as the inner, mystical dimension of Islam. Sufism is a tradition rooted in the Quran and Prophet Muhammad. It includes the study of religious Islamic learning, which then takes on a mystical quality from the interpretation of traditional subjects in terms of internal experiences of the soul. Sufism seems to have originated first in Iraq and then became established in iran, especially Khurasan. By the 10th century Sufism was a well- established movement with a large literature

During its history, Sufism has had a significant and profound influence on Architecture. Sufism applies the knowledge of the sacred to tangible forms that represent the creative power of the soul. The exceptional and captivating beauty of Sufi art echoes the sacred harmony and unity principles. It should be noted that in the different Islamic civilizations, like Iranian Architectural School, Sufism has radiated far beyond spiritual paths and greatly inspired the whole society (Ahadi, 2011). The important

In the Islamic world, Sufism is a word used to describe an aspect of the Islamic faith which is largely focused on mysticism. Many non-Muslims consider Sufism to be a sort of Islamic sect, however this is extremely inaccurate. Sufism is a very blanket term, and refers to a style of thinking and philosophy that aims to find divine love and wisdom through direct personal experience with God. Sufism is as old as the Islamic religion itself, dating back to the 7th century. Ultimately, all Sufi orders

Introduction Sufism is one of the most amazing, thought-provoking but equally controversial aspects of the Islamic religion. It is a part of Islam; whose beliefs vary from that of traditional Muslims but is derived from a more philosophical and social standpoint with a focus on closeness to God and attaining the truth of divine love and knowledge. The term “Sufism” represents a school of thought rooted in the Islamic mystical philosophy and theology, whose beliefs and principles exerted significant

As Sufism had become more and more public to the masses, many Sufis themselves became nervous of the degradation of their spiritual discipline and its embodiment by charlatans posing as Sufis. In the introduction of his Epistle on Sufism, al-Qushayri presents these developments as the reason why preservation of previous Sufi figures and a codification of the states and stations became necessary. He wrote, “Know...that the majority of those true Sufis have become extinct and, in our age, nothing

an unconquerable schism between them. The gap, however, is somewhat bridged by a twist on the Islamic faith known as Sufism. The mystic ways of the Sufi society make it very appealing to both Sunnis and Shiites, not to mention the newcomers to the Islamic faith. Sufism uses the quality of unification and the quality of appeal to make it one of the strongest aspects of Islam. Sufism was founded on the belief that Muslims could obtain a 'one-on-one'; relationship with God through mystical practices

Sufism is believed to be a pure Islamic belief; however it’s argued that Sufism isn’t restrained to one religion, rather the path to peace. The basic elements of Sufism are actuality and truth while the meaning of Sufism is the selfless experiencing and actualization of the Truth. Sufism as a practice is devoted to actions based on love and devotion, a divine spiritual track towards God. It engages a liberal and progressive internal person; exposing and observing without reasoning. Philosophers

but the two most prominent branches are Sharia law and Sufism. Sharia law and Sufism both seem to contradict each other. Sharia laws are the Qur’anic rules for the tangible world. The law includes predetermined punishment and rewards for actions, clearly defined by the Qur’an. It also has a spectrum of the lawfulness of actions, ranging from required to forbidden. Sufism, however, takes a more mystical approach to the practice of Islam. Sufism focuses on rejecting the material world and becoming one