Sufism Flashcards

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Definition of Sufism

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Sufis/Tasawwuf are the mystics of Islam. They seek an intimate and spiritual understanding of Allah. All Muslims believe that they will experience such a close relationship in the afterlife, but Sufis believe it is possible during their earthly life.

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Origin

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  • Term came from Arabic root word for ‘wool’ - refers to the white woollen robes worn by Muslim wandering Holy Men
  • Is the mystical branch of Islam
  • Began nearly 100 years after death of Muhammad
  • Sunni and Shi’a Muslims can be drawn to it
  • An attractive doctrine of love - also attracts many non-Muslims
  • Some believe that its doctrine is so universal that one does not have to be Muslim to be Sufi
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Master/Disciple Relationship

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  • Guides the students of ‘dervish’ towards the ‘ecstatic state’ where they can have an intense spiritual relationship with Allah while on earth
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Nafs

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Getting rid of selfish desires and ego

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Zawiyahs

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Place of spiritual learning and concentration and where Sufis meditate and remember God

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Impact

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  • Connected people with Allah on a more emotional, spiritual level
  • Took some of the emphasis off the legalistic aspect and drected them more to the idea of love of Allah
  • Legacy remains of Art, Music, Literature and Poetry.
  • Appeals to more
  • Invites questions - could be seen as a challenge to Islamic Umma
  • Extended to western world
  • Practices Islam according to the 5pillars
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