Sufism

American

[soo-fiz-uhm] / ˈsu fɪz əm /

Also Sufiism

noun

the ascetic and mystical system of the Sufis.

Sufism British

/ ˈsuːfɪzəm /

noun

the mystical doctrines of the Sufis

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Other Word Forms

Sufistic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of Sufism

First recorded in 1810–20; Sufi + -ism

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Sufism

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 played an important role in the Islamification of the Mongols and other peoples of the Inner Asian Steppe.

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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