Categories: Ancient Wisdom and Mystic Islam
Sufism is considered as the mystic form of Islam which considers “the inner dimension” as a way of understanding, obtaining and ultimately merging with the Divine!
The Arabic word “Tasawwuf” which can literally be translated as ‘being or becoming a Sufi’, is generally translated as Sufism. Sufism is commonly defined by Western authors as Islamic mysticism.
The Arabic word “Tasawwuf” which can literally be translated as ‘being or becoming a Sufi’, is generally translated as Sufism. Sufism is commonly defined by Western authors as Islamic mysticism.
Historically, Sufis have belonged to different ‘orders’- which are basically congregations that were formed around different Grand Master- who are called as Wali. Wali trace their lineage in a direct chain of successive teachers all the way to the original Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Sufis have been characterized by their asceticism, especially by their attachment to dhikr, the practice of remembrance of God, often performed after prayers.
Sufi orders have declined quite a bit in the modern era. There have been many criticisms of certain aspects of Sufism by modern thinkers as well as conservative Salafists. Despite this, Sufism continues to play an important role in the mystic world of Islam.
Sufis have been characterized by their asceticism, especially by their attachment to dhikr, the practice of remembrance of God, often performed after prayers.
Sufi orders have declined quite a bit in the modern era. There have been many criticisms of certain aspects of Sufism by modern thinkers as well as conservative Salafists. Despite this, Sufism continues to play an important role in the mystic world of Islam.
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Sufism has and continues to influence several thinkers and spiritual seekers in the east and the west.
Rumi is probably one of the most well-known Sufi Poets! His poetry as well as his aphorisms and quotes have been translated in many languages and cherished by people all over the world.
In fact, I have curated some of Rumi’s most cherished quotations in my book-
Rumi Words of Wisdom: 101 Quotations Curated and Compiled To Instantly Expand Your Mind And Exhilarate Your Senses
This book is available in digital and print editions. So, be sure to check it out on Amazon…
Rumi is probably one of the most well-known Sufi Poets! His poetry as well as his aphorisms and quotes have been translated in many languages and cherished by people all over the world.
In fact, I have curated some of Rumi’s most cherished quotations in my book-
Rumi Words of Wisdom: 101 Quotations Curated and Compiled To Instantly Expand Your Mind And Exhilarate Your Senses
This book is available in digital and print editions. So, be sure to check it out on Amazon…
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