What were the major beliefs and practices of the sufis
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Sufis were Muslim mystics. They rejected outward religiosity and emphasised love and devotion to God and compassion towards all fellow human beings. They often rejected the elaborate rituals and codes of behaviour demanded by Muslim religious scholars. They sought union with God.
Sufis were a type of Muslim mystics. They did not believe in outward religiosity and stressed upon the devotion to god in any way.
They believed in love and compassion for all people. They denounced elaborate rituals and behaviour codes as often demanded by Muslim scholars.
They only called for union with God in a simple way. They taught that people's heart can be united with God.
They believed in training methodologies called 'zikr' or the chanting of a sacred formula, breath control, etc. under the able guidance of a ‘pir’ or master.