Sufism

The word “Sufism” comes from the coarse woolen garment worn by many of these early ascetics. They reject dependence on the things of this world. They want to return to the purity and simplicity of the prophet’s time. They’re known for detachment from the material

For example, “It was people from this vast Muslim-Arab world who developed our modern numeral system based on counting from 1 to 10. They invented algebra, the use of the decimal point and the number zero – a mathematical concept missed by ancient Greeks. They developed physics and astronomy. They studied chemistry and were the first people to separate medicine from religion and develop it as a secular science” (Shillington, 2012: 99). Additionally, advancements in literacy allowed communication

transcendence of God, but there is a sect of Islam called Sufism, which has placed a major emphasis on mystical experiences. To quote John Esposito: "The Sufi path is a way of purification, a discipline of mind and body whose goal is to directly experience the ultimate reality." Sufis seek to experience God directly, utilizing poverty, fasting, silence, celibacy, recitation of the Most Beautiful names of Allah, music, dance, and veneration of the saints. Sufism is a combination of worldly renunciation and meditation

Personal Statement The religious experience is one of the most hotly debated topics in the study of religion. What entails a religious experience? For me, the most refreshing thing about religious events is that they tend to be sporadic and individually unique, stretching from the oddly mundane to the inimitable. The sensation is different. The location is different. The state of mind is different. However, this encounter with the sacred is mentally piercing in the most fascinating, diverse

for her sake, or other’s entertainment, but as a form of worship. She whirls without knowing why, but typical to Sufism, whirling brings closeness to Allah, or Al-Ser. Lalla Hawa’s “gaze passes over the people, fills the room with all of is power, all of its beauty. . . she can move at last, she is free . . . she’s dancing to get away, to become invisible” (288-289). Ironically, in her attempt to become invisible, she draws attention to herself. However, it is not the physical invisibility Le Clézio

Dr. Alexander Berzin wrote an article called “The Relation between Buddhism and Sufism” which explains that both Sufism and Buddhism have many issues in common such as that human is limited. This example and many others that show how they are connected are explained in the very organized structure by the author. This will help a lot in providing more

Sufism is an avenue within the soul that whispers to those in humanity who hunger for an impending intimacy with God, a prosperous interior essence, and a reserve of spiritual customs that give it depth and meaning. With Sufism’s wealthy mixture of esoteric poetry, their divergent composition, their divine morality, and their innumerable, musical treasures, their mystical life is portrayed. This visually captivating film, recorded in Tunisia and Iran, displays a multi-leveled glance of Sufism, the

Islam and Judaism were comparable religions both before and after the early modern era. Jews and Muslims believed in the same God and recognized each other’s prophets. Both even denied the resurrection of Jesus, which was a strong bonding factor in a time of impending Christian dominance. During the early modern period, it was not uncommon for Jews and Muslims to interact with one another. Jews even lived in Muslim lands to flee from Christian prosecution and forced conversion. Jews and Muslims,

The Great Mosque of Córdoba was built in Córdoba, Andalucía, southern Spain: the capital at which Muslims exist. The great Mosque of Córdoba went under massive changes over centuries. These changes occurred because the Mosque was conquered by groups of people following different religions, including Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Each religion marked its conception through changing or adding a unique artwork that symbolized its essence. The Great Mosque of Córdoba was built by Arab architects in

The virtue of inner peace refers to the state of being either spiritually or mentally at peace, usually one with the other, with enough understanding and knowledge to keep oneself strong when facing stress or adversity. In the Islamic tradition, the Qur’an contains peace as a common theme, as shown in Surah 2:11 v 244 where it speaks of making peace and doing good needing to be defended against evil above all. In the Bible, of the Christian tradition, there is a deep concern with peace between God