"Sufism" is the correct term for the mystical tradition of Islam.
Sufism is a branch of the Sunni sect of Islam. Sunni's are the most popular sect.
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the best sect in Islam, are those who practise the quran and sunnah based on the understandings of the first scholars of Islam...(why the first scholars?) the first scholars of Islam because most of them met the companies of the prophet Muhammed, and learn from them(the companies) the whole Islamic religion.
The most well known Jewish mystical sect is known as Kabbalah. The sect started some time in the twelfth century, and translates into 'received tradition.' Kabbalists believe they are charged with revealing the mystical elements within the Torah. The main book of Kabbalah is known as the Zohar.
Sufism is mainly practiced by the Muslims. But the Hindus, the Buddhists and the Christians also practice Sufism.
Sufism is Muslim and probably does not emphasize the devotion of images of God.
Ruhaniat is a term in Sufism that refers to the esoteric or spiritual aspect of the teachings. It encompasses the mystical experiences, personal transformation, and connection to divine guidance that individuals may seek in their spiritual path within Sufism.
This is a question asking for opinion rather than fact and therefore cannot be answered. Sufism (a mystical form of Islam) is only more realistic than other religions to those who practice sufism. To a Christian, Christianity is more realistic; to a Taoist, their religion is more realistic.
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.
The Whirling Dervishes are an order of Sufis and Sufism is a sect of Islam. Therefore, the Whirling Dervishes are both Sufi and Islamic.