Sufism
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Often described as Islamic mysticism, Sufism - which her husband says he has been interested in for more than three decades - emphasises the inner search for God and the renunciation of worldly matters.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024
Part supernatural thriller, part social commentary, part family saga, it’s also a refashioning of the stereotypical first-generation assimilation narrative, with the help of some magic and insights into Sufism.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2024
She is known for her spirituality and devotion to Sufism, a mystical form of Islam.
From Reuters • May 16, 2023
One such set of beliefs was Sufism, a strain of Islam that emphasized asceticism and meditation as the path to a level of divine understanding that brought a rapturous feeling of love for God.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Rabe’a al-Adiwiyah, a great woman saint of Sufism, was seen running through the streets of her hometown, Basra, carrying a torch in one hand and a bucket of water in the other.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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