2007-10-01 21:40:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
TRUE SUFISM IS TO HAVE INTENSE LOVE OF ALLAH ESPECIALLY BY FOLLOWING QURAN(OBEYING ALLAH) AND THE SUNNAH OF THE PROPHET MOHAMMEDpeace be upon him(ALQURAN surah3:31,32).
2007-10-01 22:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by arafat shaikh 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sufism = Islam = meditation
2007-10-02 05:07:25 · answer #2 · answered by Bright 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sufism is a mystic tradition within Islam which encompasses a diverse range of beliefs and practices dedicated to divine love and the cultivation of the heart.
2007-10-02 04:44:21 · answer #3 · answered by Diane 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sufism is just another form of meditation and a state of being in one religious believes in their culture.
2007-10-02 09:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Given my poor memory, I will try to explain this as best as I can from what I remember from a class I took on the subject.
Sufism is Islamic mysticism. They are much like Zen Buddhists in that they use verse recantation as well as other methods like dance to achieve a "closeness" with Allah. For example, the famed Whirling Dervishes spin around while reciting Islamic verses to achieve a state of euphoria (essentially being very dizzy, but it is more like a 'focused drunkenness') to bring them closer to Allah.
They are known for producing some of the most beautiful Islamic poetry, and one man in particular (who's name escapes me) is famed for this in particular. If I remember correctly the very foundation of Sufism is, in part, due to his poetry and teaching.
That's really all I can remember off the top of my head. I hope it helps. I do suggest that you check the Wikipedia article, there is some useful information in there, but most of it is boring general information.
Edit: Rumi, is the poet's name. You should look him up.
2007-10-02 04:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Quincy S 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sufism is close to hindusm where it focuses on the energy of God within each ones heart called love.
2007-10-02 04:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by DB DYNAMIC C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope. Never heard of it. Enlighten me.
2007-10-02 04:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not if it requires belief in a lie like Allah.
2007-10-02 04:46:57 · answer #8 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont know that word...
Just believe in God do not believe on anything useless
2007-10-02 04:45:07 · answer #9 · answered by sweetie29 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋