The purpose of Sufism is to reach a personal experience and closeness to Allah. That is the goal of a Sufi, to pursue the love of Allah.
"Sufism" is the correct term for the mystical tradition of Islam.
Prophet Muhammad SAW is father of Sufism . He is fountain of all sects of Sufism .
Because Sufism is about peace, spirituality and closeness to God which is what Islam is all about. Conclusion: Islam is Sufism and Sufism is Islam.
Sufism Reoriented was created in 1952.
Sufism continues to exist today and is a formidable force in the Islamic world. Sufism flourishes in Egypt, Pakistan, Central Asia, North Africa, India, Indonesia ,and Sudan
Sufism or Tasawwuf is a vast subject that can have differering meanings to different people. Sufism in it's pure form is against what many people consider sufism today ie. twirling, dancing etc. Pure Tasawwuf or sufism has it's sources from the Quran, Hadeeth and the verdict's and explainaitions of learned scholars or jurist.
The Islamic Tasawaf is a branch if Islamic knowledge. They focus on spiritual development of Muslim. Tasawaf is commonly referred to as Sufism in English.
Sufism is mainly practiced by the Muslims. But the Hindus, the Buddhists and the Christians also practice Sufism.
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Sufism is a branch of the Sunni sect of Islam. Sunni's are the most popular sect.
Yes, Sufis is still around today. Even a lot of non-Muslims like Sufism.
Anthony M. Hodgson has written: 'Greater Sufism' -- subject(s): Sufism