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Sufism
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Su·fism  (sfzm)
n.
Islamic mysticism.
Sufism [ˈsuːfɪzəm]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) the mystical doctrines of the Sufis
Sufistic  [suːˈfɪstɪk] adj
Suflism, Sufism
the beliefs and practices of an ascetic, retiring, and mystical sect in Islam. — Sufi, n., adj.
See also: Islam
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Noun1.Sufism - Islamic mysticism
mysticism, religious mysticism - a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
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The Sufis never preached their Sufi beliefs known as Tasawwuf as a matter of general practice.
A taxonomy of Jihad by Zaidi, Manzar / Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)
As a renowned sufi shaykh he wrote a numerous manuscripts on theology and tasawwuf (Sufism) that have circulated and influenced many of his companions and students; some of these have been directly attributed to him whilst others have been copied by his scribes who had been his disciples.
Africa's variety of Arabo-Islamic literatures--an overview by Haron, Muhammed / Tydskrif vir Letterkunde
The Tariqa's focus and praxis became known as tasawwuf, or Sufism in English.
Asceticism in Islam by Rauf, Imam Feisal Abdul / Cross Currents
 
 
 
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