Sufism

American  

[soo-fiz-uhm] / ˈsu fɪz əm /

Also Sufiism

noun

1. the ascetic and mystical system of the Sufis.

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Sufism British  

/ ˈsuːfɪzəm, suːˈfɪstɪk /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

Back in Argentina, he began searching for answers in astrology, Buddhism and Sufism, the mystical side of Islam.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 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