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The main practitioners of Sufism were Sufi Muslims and individual Muslims who prayed and confided in their regional Sufi leaders.

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In what country did Sufi Orders begin to form?

Sufism developed rather organically within the Abbassid Empire and early records are hard to find since Sufism was inherently esoteric and its practitioners could be guilty of heresy (bidaa'). The earliest known Sufis were in what is now Iraq and Iran, but many Sufi orders formalized in Turkey centuries later.


What is the mystical tradition of Islam is known as?

"Sufism" is the correct term for the mystical tradition of Islam.


Who is the father of sufism?

Prophet Muhammad SAW is father of Sufism . He is fountain of all sects of Sufism .


Why is Islam incomplete without 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.


When was Sufism Reoriented created?

Sufism Reoriented was created in 1952.


Is Sufism is not practiced today?

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


What are the sources of sufism?

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.


What are the spiritual teachings and practices associated with drunken Sufism?

Drunken Sufism, also known as "sama" or "whirling dervishes," is a mystical practice within Sufism that involves using music, dance, and sometimes the consumption of alcohol to reach a state of spiritual ecstasy and connection with the divine. The practice is based on the teachings of Sufi poets and mystics, such as Rumi, who believed that through ecstatic experiences, one could transcend the limitations of the ego and achieve a deeper understanding of the divine. The whirling dance performed by practitioners is symbolic of the soul's journey towards union with the divine.


Who mainly practices Sufism?

Sufism is mainly practiced by the Muslims. But the Hindus, the Buddhists and the Christians also practice Sufism.


Which is an order of Sufism?

Mevlevi.


Is sufism and Islam different path?

Sufism is a branch of the Sunni sect of Islam. Sunni's are the most popular sect.


What is the purpose of Sufism?

Answer The theory of Sufism in Islam is to know the Allah and achieve the nearness of the Allah only.