Definition

1. Noun:
   • Islamic mysticism: Sufism is the mystical branch of Islam, focusing on the inward search for God and spiritual enlightenment. It emphasizes personal experience of the divine through practices such as meditation, chanting, and asceticism.

Usage

• Noun:
  • Sufism is known for its beautiful tradition of poetry and music.
  • The core of Sufism is the pursuit of a direct, personal connection with God.

Advanced Usage

• "The path of Sufism": Refers to the spiritual journey and discipline followed by Sufis.
  • He dedicated his life to the path of Sufism.
• "Sufi thought": Refers to the philosophical and theological ideas within Sufism.
  • Her research focuses on medieval Sufi thought.

Variants and Related Words

• Sufi (noun): A practitioner of Sufism.
  • Rumi is one of the most famous Sufi poets.
• Sufi (adjective): Relating to Sufis or Sufism.
  • They performed a Sufi devotional song.

Synonyms

• Islamic mysticism: The most direct synonym.
• Tasawwuf: The Arabic term for Sufism, often used in academic contexts.

Related Phrases

• Whirling Dervish: A member of a Sufi order known for a meditative dance (Sema).
  • The ceremony featured Whirling Dervishes.
• Sufi order / Tariqa: A school or lineage within Sufism.
  • He was initiated into a Sufi order.

Related Idioms

• "Drunk on the divine wine": A Sufi poetic metaphor for being in a state of spiritual ecstasy or love for God.
  • The poet writes as if drunk on the divine wine.

Noun

1. Islamic mysticism