Write the salient features of Sufism.
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Features of Sufism
The salient features of the Sufism are discussed below:
1. Sufism derives its principle from Islam. Although the Sufi saints seek inner purity but the orthodox Muslims depend upon external conduct and blind observance of religious rituals.
2. Sufism believes that- ‘God is the beloved of the lover (Mashook)’ i.e. the devotee and the devotee is eager to meet his beloved (God).
3. Sufism believes that love and devotion are only means of reaching God.
4. Along with Prophet Muhammad, they also attached great importance to their ‘Murshid’ or ‘Pir’.
5. Sufism believes that devotion is more important than fast (Roza) or prayer (Namaz).
6. Sufism discards caste system.
7. Sufism was divided into 12 orders and each under a mystic Sufi saint.
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