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Monday, August 22, 2016

Sufism

Introduction
Sufism is esoteric Islam.  Sufism was created in Egypt.  Sufis don't just talk about Allah they experience him. They have a lot poetry and their own rituals.  They love Muhammad and the Koran.  They may live away from society like Buddhist monks or Catholic priests.
History
Sufism started during the Golden Age of Islam sometime in the 900's CE.  The Golden Age of Islam was the time Muslims were the smartest people on earth!  Sufism was accepted by some Muslim rulers, rejected by others.  Sufism is based on Kemetic teachings.  Dhul-Nun al-Misri was an Egyptian that had a lot to do with the creation of Sufism.  He was born in Upper Egypt.

When Muslims took over India they brought Sufism with them.  A Hindu movement called Bhakti spreaded throughout India at the same time as Sufism.  They both had similar ideas.  A Sufi saint introduced yoga to Sufism.  Sufi music had a positive impact on India.
Beliefs
Sufis believe Muhammad was the perfected man.  He is their role model.  They believe they can become one with Allah.  Everything is connected Allah.  He is the source of all.  Everything depends on him.  They work on improving their character.  Sufis like the 99 names of Allah.  

Rituals
They like to dance a lot.  Some Sufis like to spin when they dance.  Sometimes they cut themselves or put sharp objects in there face. Sometimes they poke their eyes out of their socket with knifes.  They do prayers called Dhikr.  They also meditate called Muraqaba.  Sufis visits tombs of Sufi saints.

Conclusion
This is my favorite form of Islam because its the nicest.  I like the esoteric.  You should learn more about it because it's sweet.  If you want know more about a subject; leave it in the comment.  
References
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sufism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Sufism
http://www.egypt-tehuti.org/articles/sufism.html
Ritual
http://blog.theshiftnetwork.com/blog/sufi-practices
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufism
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Sufism
http://sufism.org/origins/ninety-nine-names

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