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Sufism is mysticism whereas Sunni and Shiite are orthopractical orthodoxies. It is hard to exactly explain what this means, but probably the best way to imagine it would be that Sufism is like poetry whereas Sunni or Shiite are like instruction manuals. Sufism doesn't have exact rules, is more about emotion than procedure, makes every syllable and motion count, etc. Sunni and Shiite are about form, regimentation, rules, study, and devotion. They are both roads to God through Islam.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoSufism is all about mysticism, whereas Sunni & Shia are all about doctrine. Sunni & Shia are divided into further sects, whereas Shia is divided into orders.
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Who are the gods and goddesses of Sufis?
Sufis are Muslims, hence, their God is Allah.
A group of Muslims who seek a personal connection with god are called?
They are called Sufis.
Sufism is practiced mainly by who?
Muslims known as Sufis. They belong to orders of people, who are devoted to Muhammad and his teachings.
Were there sufi Muslims in 18th century safavid empire?
There were Sufis in the Safavid Empire, but they were often persecuted and marginalized.
Is Sufism used today?
Yes, Sufis is still around today. Even a lot of non-Muslims like Sufism.
Why did iqbal encouraged Muslims to get an independent state?
because they were Muslims and there way of living or their lifestyle was different from other non-Muslims.
Why were the sufis effective missionaries within the Indian subcontinent?
who were the sufis
Why is the book of Muslims different from other books of the bible?
Allah promised to protect only the Muslims book and not any other book!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do Muslims express their joy in worship?
Muslims express their joy in worship much as any other other people in different religions -- that is through prayer and ceremony. Muslims pray to their god Allah.
Difference between suffi and suni in Islam?
This is a false dichotomy. There are Sunnis who are Sufis and there are Sufis who are Sunnis. There are Sunnis who are not Sufis and there are Sufis who are not Sunnis. Being a Sunni means to follow the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his blessed sunnah. Being a Sufi means to be even more strict in following this sunnah in an effort to rectify yourself spiritually. Many people claiming to be Sufis are in fact, NOT Sufis if they deviate from the sunnah. Many popular scholars from the past and present have been Sufis. Ibn Taymiyyah, Imam Ghazali, etc. have all been Sufis and Sunnis.
Which is the more mystical section sunni or shi'ite?
Neither Orthodox Sunnis nor Orthodox Shiites are terribly mystical. The mystical form of Islam is best known as Sufism. Most Sufis are considered Sunni Muslims, but live and act in a way quite different than the Orthodox Sunnis.
Can Muslims create picture of people?
Creating picture is a different issue other than worshiping of pictures/idols. Muslims can create pictures.
