Sufism

An Islamic spiritual tradition emphasising inward devotion and closeness to Allah; it can overlap with Sunni or Shi’a identity.

An Islamic spiritual tradition that seeks closeness to Allah through inward purification, love, remembrance and disciplined worship.

Sufism is an Islamic spiritual tradition concerned with purifying the inner self and developing closeness to Allah. Sufis seek to make worship sincere: outward actions should express inward love, awareness and devotion, rather than being performed merely from habit or to impress others.

The spiritual dimension of Islam concerned with purifying the self and developing a deeper awareness of and closeness to Allah.

Distinguish Sufism from a separate denomination: Sufi traditions exist within both Sunni and Shi'a Islam.

Do not treat Sufism as entirely separate from Sunni and Shi’a Islam; Sufi approaches can exist within these traditions.

The inner, spiritual dimension of Islam, concerned with purifying the self and developing a close relationship with Allah.

An Islamic spiritual tradition that places particular emphasis on inward devotion and experiencing closeness to Allah.

An Islamic spiritual tradition that emphasises drawing closer to Allah through devotion and spiritual practice; it can overlap with Sunni or Shi’a Islam.

Sufism can overlap with Sunni and Shi’a Islam, and Muslims within each tradition may disagree about how much weight a vision should carry.

A mystical approach within Islam that particularly emphasises spiritual purification and experiencing closeness to Allah.

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