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What is Sufi life?
Sufism may be best described as Islamic mysticism or asceticism, which through belief and practice helps Muslims attain nearness to Allah by way of direct personal experience of God. However, in Sufi thought this proximity can be realised in this life.
What are the key beliefs of Sufi Muslims?
Sufi practice focuses on the renunciation of worldly things, purification of the soul and the mystical contemplation of God’s nature. Followers try to get closer to God by seeking spiritual learning known as tariqa.
How do I become a sufi?
Being a sufi is very simple and is not about any religion. One must know love, act in love, speak of love and become that love. Firstly you must be Muslim, that is you believe in La Ilaha il Allah Muhammadur Rasool Allah (SAAW) (There is no God except Allah and Prophet Muhammad (SAAW) is his Messenger).
What is the meaning of Sufi religion?
The word translated Sufi shares a root with the Arabic word for purity. Some also suggest the word is related to the Arabic word for wool that early Muslim mystics wore. In addition to the main beliefs of Islam, Sufis believe in the ability to experience God more closely in this life.
What is Sufism and why is it under attack?
Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that emphasizes the inward search for God and shuns materialism. But Sufism, often known as Islamic mysticism, has come under violent attack in recent years. What is this form of Islamic belief, and why has it come under assault?
Are Sufis Shia or Sunni Muslims?
Though many Shia and Sunni Muslims reject Sufis as true Muslims, Sufi Muslims consider themselves followers of Allah. Further, Sufis believe they are practicing the highest form of worship or devotion. Strongly emphasizing peace and non-violence, Sufis have sometimes received great persecution from other Muslim groups.
Where is Sufism practiced in Africa?
Sufism is popular in such African countries as Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Senegal, where it is seen as a mystical expression of Islam. Sufism is traditional in Morocco, but has seen a growing revival with the renewal of Sufism under contemporary spiritual teachers such as Hamza al Qadiri al Boutchichi.