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
Sufism was organized into “brotherhoods,” each of which followed the teachings and practices of its founders in the pursuit of heartfelt and personal worship of God.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
I scribbled Okay on my own notebook and then turned to a blank page as Dr. Hyde started talking about Sufism, the mystical sect of Islam.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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