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Sufism is the mystical branch of Islam. Whereas most Muslims concern themselves with fairly practical things in religion (do this, don't do that; wear these clothes; perform this postures, etc.) - this is called orthopraxis - Sufis concentrate on achieving communion with the spiritual side of Islam. Their most obvious feature is the "whirling dervishes," who use a rotating dance to alter their state of consciousness and make them more receptive to spiritual insight. Young children often do something similar when they spin to make themselves dizzy.
Sufis may come from either the Sunni or Shiite sects.
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Arabic word for the Sufi tradition of Islam?
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Which Muslim group rejected the formal aspects of Islam?
sufi
Where and when Sansui Movement take place?
sansui movement started in Algeria. it was a sunni sufi movement. it was a Islamic puritive movement. it was started by Sayyid Muhammad ibn Ali al Sansui. aim was to recast Islam in its original state. it too place in 18th century.
What groups were responsible for the conversion of Indians to Islam?
Traders and Sufi mystics
Which sect of Islam is the largest Sunni Shiite or Sufi?
Sunni sect is the largest sect of Islam. Shia are in very less number. Sufi is not a sect. It is a way of life for some of the Muslims who seek pleasure of Almighty Allah by excessive prayer and devotion.
Why are so many Canadian Muslims traveling to the USA to attend the Sufi Majid in Waterport NY?
Truth of the matter, is that sufi is a branch of Islam which preaches an almost Buddhist approach to Islam. Sufi masjids are not as readily available as Sunni & Shia masjids. That might be a reason why they would cross the border in order to attend the sermon and prayer. As well there is a little matter called "Freedom of Movement" which allows someone to travel from one country to another in order to attand such events.
Are the Whirling Dervishes Islamic or Sufi?
The Whirling Dervishes are an order of Sufis and Sufism is a sect of Islam. Therefore, the Whirling Dervishes are both Sufi and Islamic.
Why sufi important?
They were important because they spent their time praying and teaching Islam
Why was sufi important?
They were important because they spent their time praying and teaching Islam
What is the mystical tradition of Islam is known as?
"Sufism" is the correct term for the mystical tradition of Islam.
Who are the saints of the sufi movement?
Abul Hasan al-Shadhili
Who were the central Asian invaders who adopted Islam and threatened the Byzantine empire?
The Seljuks or the Sufi's
