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To which branch of Islam do dervishes belong?
Dervishes are members of the Sufi's and thus mostly Sunni Muslims.
Arabic word for the Sufi tradition of Islam?
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Which branch of Islam do the majority of people in Iran practice?
Shi'aa.The majority or 90% of all Muslims in Iran are Shiites. Shi'a Islam is the official state religion of Iran. Sunni and Sufi only represent 9%of the Muslims there.
Which Muslim group rejected the formal aspects of Islam?
sufi
What groups were responsible for the conversion of Indians to Islam?
Traders and Sufi mystics
Why are so many Canadian Muslims traveling to the USA to attend the Sufi Majid in Waterport NY?
Truth of the matter, is that sufi is a branch of Islam which preaches an almost Buddhist approach to Islam. Sufi masjids are not as readily available as Sunni & Shia masjids. That might be a reason why they would cross the border in order to attend the sermon and prayer. As well there is a little matter called "Freedom of Movement" which allows someone to travel from one country to another in order to attand such events.
Which sect of Islam is the largest Sunni Shiite or Sufi?
Sunni sect is the largest sect of Islam. Shia are in very less number. Sufi is not a sect. It is a way of life for some of the Muslims who seek pleasure of Almighty Allah by excessive prayer and devotion.
Why sufi important?
They were important because they spent their time praying and teaching Islam
Why was sufi important?
They were important because they spent their time praying and teaching Islam
Are the Whirling Dervishes Islamic or Sufi?
The Whirling Dervishes are an order of Sufis and Sufism is a sect of Islam. Therefore, the Whirling Dervishes are both Sufi and Islamic.
What is the mystical tradition of Islam is known as?
"Sufism" is the correct term for the mystical tradition of Islam.
Who were the central Asian invaders who adopted Islam and threatened the Byzantine empire?
The Seljuks or the Sufi's
