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  Shirk in Sufism or Tasawuf   Thread starter Muwahi-1     Start date Nov 15, 2006  Not open for further replies. M Muwahi-1 Junior Member Nov 15, 2006 #1 shirk and innovation in Sufism or Tasawuf The word “Sufism” was not known at the time of the Messenger or the Sahaabah (companions) or the Taabi’een (Companions of the Companions of the Prophet). It arose at the time when a group of ascetics who wore wool (“soof”) emerged, and this name was given to them. It was also said that the name was taken from the word “soofiya” (“sophia”) which means “wisdom” in Greek. The word is not derived from al-safa’ (“purity”) as some of them claim, because the adjective derived from safa’ is safaa’i, not soofi (sufi). The emergence of this new name and the group to whom it is applied exacerbated the divisions among Muslims. The early Sufis differed from the later Sufis who spread bid’ah (innovation) to a greater extent and made shirk in both minor and major forms commonplace am...

  Question What is the ruling on tariqahs (Sufi orders; lit. paths or ways) in Islam? Please note that I asked some of my teachers and one said that it is haraam, whilst another said that it is neither obligatory nor haraam. I hope that you can give a clear answer, may Allah bless you. Answer Praise be to Allah. This question about tariqahs is asked in general terms. If what the questioner is referring to is Sufi tariqahs, then they are reprehensible; some of them are kufr (disbelief) and some of them are bid‘ah (innovation) and not kufr, because the path (tareeq) they follow is not the path of our Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him).  Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning): “And verily, this  is my Straight Path, so follow it” [al-An ‘aam 6:153] “And this is a blessed Book (the Quran) which We have sent down, so follow it” [al-An ‘aam 6:155] “And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad blessings and peace of Allah ...

  Question What is Sufism (tasawwuf) about? Is the “Da’wah and Tabligh” group one of the misguided groups?  Summary of answer 1- The words “Tasawwuf” and “Sufism” are modern terms which refer to something that is not automatically approved of in the Shari’ah neither is it automatically condemned. 2- Jama'at al-Tabligh is one of the groups that is active in the field of da’wah, calling people to Allah. They do a great deal of good and make commendable efforts. But this group is not free of some innovations in knowledge and action. For more about Sufism and Jama'at al-Tabligh, see the detailed answer Answer Contents Related What is Sufism (Tasawwuf)? Sufism nowadays What is Jama'at al-Tabigh?  Praise be to Allah. What is Sufism (Tasawwuf)? It is important for us to understand, firstly, that the words “Tasawwuf” and “Sufism” are modern terms which refer to something that is not automatically approved of in the Shari’ah as the words imaan (faith), Islam and ihsan are. Neither...

  Difference Between Islam and Sufism • Categorized under  Islam , Miscellaneous , Religion  |  Difference Between Islam and Sufism Islam By Country Islam vs Sufism Introduction Islam is a dogmatic and monotheistic religion founded by Prophet Muhammad about 1400 years ago on the basis of revelations of Allah contained in the holy book of Quran. Islam is a strictly enforced way of life according to dictates of Quran and Hadith (subsequent explanations of Muhammad’s sayings) that every believer of Islam is mandated to follow. Islam believes there is only one God and that is Allah and no other God. According to Islam the purpose of life is to live according to Quran and Hadith and thereby serve Allah. Sufism, on the other hand is spiritual dimension of God-man union. Some scholars on religion and spirituality believe Sufism is a mystical concept that predates history, long before organised religion came in to existence. It is claimed that the idea of Sufism has been exp...

  What is the place of sufism in Islam? What truth is there in 'religious experiences', contacts with the Divine, etc.? Some people hold such phenomena in high regard, claiming the similarities between experiences of people from different religions and from opposite corners of the globe, to be proof. How should people who claim to be sufis or believers/followers of sufism be seen? Isn't prayer and remembrance also a form of contact with the Almighty, SWT? Answer Praise be to Allah. The word Sufism was not known at the time of the Messenger or the Sahaabah or the Taabieen. It arose at the time when a group of ascetics who wore wool (soof) emerged, and this name was given to them. It was also said that the name was taken from the word soofiya (sophia) which means wisdom in Greek. The word is not derived from al-safa (purity) as some of them claim, because the adjective derived from safa is safaai, not soofi (sufi). The emergence of this new name and the group to whom it is ap...