WHO WERE SUFIS?
WRITE A SHORT NOTE ON SUFISM
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It is generally believed that Sufism is derived from two Arabic words i.e. 'Saf' and 'Suf. The word 'Saf means a carpet. Since the Sufis meditated upon God on a carpet, Sufism took its birth i.e. pure people who meditated on a carpet. The word 'Sufi' derives its name from another Arabic word 'Suf which means wool.
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The word ‘Sufi’ derives its name from another Arabic word ‘Suf which means wool. The Muslim saints who wore garments of coarse wool began to be called Sufi saints. The first epoch of Sufism is said to have begun in the seventh century A.D
Main Features of Sufism:
Main Features of Sufism:1. Sufism derives is inspiration from Islam. While the orthodox Muslims depend upon external conduct and blind observance of religious rituals, the Sufi saints seek inner purity.
Main Features of Sufism:1. Sufism derives is inspiration from Islam. While the orthodox Muslims depend upon external conduct and blind observance of religious rituals, the Sufi saints seek inner purity.2. According to Sufi saints, God is the beloved of the lover (‘Mashook”) i.e. the devotee and the devotee is eager to meet his beloved (God).
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