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Sufism ( - - ) is a mystic tradition of Islam. Sufism encompasses a diverse range of beliefs and practises. Tariqas (Sufi orders) may be associated with Shi'a Islam, Sunni Islam, other currents of Islam, or a combination of multiple traditions. Sufi thought emerged from the Middle East in the eighth century, but adherents are now found around the world.
Sufism has produced a large body of poetry in Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Kurdish, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, which notably includes the works of Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, Abdul Qader Bedil, Bulleh Shah, Amir Khusro, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Sachal Sarmast, Sultan Bahu, as well as numerous traditions of devotional dance, such as Sufi whirling, and music, such as Qawwali.
Etymology
A few etymologies for the word Sufi have been suggested. More on [ Sufism ]
بسم الله الرØÂمن الرØÂيم Sufi News and Sufism World Report: Embrace It! http://bit.ly/7q6PuQ
reinedelarose (Reine de la Rose) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:19:19 -0000
بسم الله الرØمن الرØيم Sufi News and Sufism World Report: Embrace It! http://bit.ly/7q6PuQ
@coffee_n_cream Since u claim u like the so called sufism of rumi then this is 4 u http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXJ3Fc8MBPw
Bob_Roony (Bob Roony) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:24:22 -0000
@coffee_n_cream Since u claim u like the so called sufism of rumi then this is 4 u http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXJ3Fc8MBPw
Whirling Dervishes are cool. I like Sufism.
frumpburger (ashley) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:51:22 -0000
Whirling Dervishes are cool. I like Sufism.
Sufism Books http://tinyurl.com/ydmognv
kaleemkamboj (Kaleem Kamboj) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:06:44 -0000
Sufism Books http://tinyurl.com/ydmognv
بسم الله الرØÂمن الرØÂيم Sufi News and Sufism World Report: “Sufi ...: Bare's extended stay outs... http://bit.ly/6RJiyB
knoxqualityinn (knoxqualityinn) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:19:03 -0000
بسم الله الرØمن الرØيم Sufi News and Sufism World Report: “Sufi ...: Bare's extended stay outs... http://bit.ly/6RJiyB
Long run this a.m. Went to church. Learned about Sufism. Now doing crossword. Feeling well grounded. Then blow it all on Vikes' game.
nateek (Nate Eklund) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:42:42 -0000
Long run this a.m. Went to church. Learned about Sufism. Now doing crossword. Feeling well grounded. Then blow it all on Vikes' game.
Sufism's Many Paths - An annotated and explanatory web directory of Sufism designed for students, scholars, and the general public. It includes sections on major Sufis and Orders, doctrine and practice, Qur'an commentary and definitions of Sufism, Sufism in the West, Sufi women and the relationship between Sufism and Islam.
Meta Description: [ Covering the doctrine of Sufism in Islam, its practice, history, and the majortraditional Sufi orders and shaykhs; including topics such as Sufi women, spiritual transformation, andcriticism. ]
Afterhours Sufism Stories - Collection of Sufism stories, including stories of the famous Nasruddin.
Meta Description: [ Afterhours Inspirational Stories : Sufism ]
Aisha Bewley - An eclectic mix of material on Sufism and fiqh (jurisprudence) from the Maliki school.
Deen Islam -Sadaqah Group - A library of text and audio-visual resources on Islam and Sufism; includes on-line books, a gallery of Sufi shrines, and information on current projects.
Jila' Al-Khatir (Purification of the Mind) - An English translation of the complete book of Jila' Al-Khatir (Purification of the Mind) by Shaikh 'Abd Al-Qadir Al-Gaylani.
Meta Description: [ Learn and Teach the Qur'an. Islam, Quran, Koran, Prophet Muhammad, Books, Articles, Sufism, Religion ]
Living Islam - A collection of articles and resources on Islam and Sufism within Muslim traditions. Includes biographies, a glossary, stories, and FAQ
Meta Description: [ Living Islam - Islamic Tradition ]
Nasrudin - Nasrudin stories and a discussion on spiritual development.
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Penkalai Katalikkiren - Explores the idea of the feminine in Islam, drawing particularly on Sufi sources.
Risala Roohi Sharif - Online text (in Farsi) and translations (English and Urdu) of The Book of Soul, by Hazrat Sultan Bahu, a 17th century Sufi. Includes audio samples.
Meta Description: [ The Book of Soul by Hazrat Sulatn Bahoo, Islam, Sufism ]
Serving the Guest: A Sufi Cookbook and Art Gallery - Historical information and many quotes from Sufi saints, centered around a culinary theme. Features a gallery of art of the Muslim world.
Meta Description: [ A cookbook with essays and anecdotes on the historic and contemporary role of food, cooking, meals and hospitality in Sufism, the mystical tradition of Islam. Featuring a gallery of Islamic art ]
Sufi Conference - An annual conference in the US, open to Sufis of all lineages. Includes program, and reporting of previous conferences..
Sufi Currents and Islamic Civilization - Information on the historical influence of Sufi thought on India and the Middle East. Includes politics, justice and other cultural influences.
Meta Description: [ Philosophical development from Upanishadic theism to scientific realism ]
Sufi Poets - A collection of Sufi Poets with brief biographies and selected poetry.
Sufism - Articles on various subjects related to Sufism.
Sufism (Allspirit) - Poetry from Rumi, Hafiz, Yunus Emre and The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám.
Meta Description: [ Sufism on Allspirit, with poetry from Rumi, Hafiz,Yunus Emre
and The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám ]
Sufism - an Inquiry - Journal of the International Association of Sufism; includes a selection of online articles, an archive, and subscription details.
Meta Description: [ community for reserach in Sufism and spirituality ]
Sufism and Science - A collection of online books and articles by Seyed Ahmed Hulusi and Ahmed Baki, exploring Islam and Sufism in the modern world.
Meta Description: [ Knowing the Infinite Wholeness and Understanding ALLAH as the One Alone beyond any concept or stages of GOD - Deep Spiritual Understanding of Islam - Free online Books, eBooks, articles and videos of enlightenment. ]
The Society of Mystics - Describes the Chistiyyah tradition, its history, and the current schools and orders.
The Spiritual Life in Islam:Sufism - Collection of articles on Tasawwuf (Sufism), as a way to deepen one's spirituality.
Meta Description: [ Sufism ]
The Sufi Literature Archive - A collection of writings, translations, articles and bibliographies.
Western Sufism and Traditionalism - A paper by Mark Sedgwick gives an account of the arrival and development of Sufism in the West, and discusses the relationship of some groups to Guénon's Traditionalism (which suggested all world religions were expressions of one original perennial religion, since lost to humanity).
Women and Sufism - An article by Camille Adams Helminski exploring the role played by women in the history and development of Sufism.
Yahya M's Home Page - A collection of personal essays, translations of Sufi poems, and links.
Zensufi Park - A collection of stories and poetry by mystics, Sufi saints, Zen masters, simple beings, and zensufi. Includes a bibliography.
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