Sufism
Americannoun
noun
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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
Back in Argentina, he began searching for answers in astrology, Buddhism and Sufism, the mystical side of Islam.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
The sounds of Joujouka have their roots in Sufism but probably pre-date Islam.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2023
She is known for her spirituality and devotion to Sufism, a mystical form of Islam.
From Reuters ● May 16, 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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