What Is Sufism And Can It Stop Radical Islam?
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In March 2016, India hosted its first ever World Sufi Forum. During the event, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Sufism as “Islam’s greatest gift,” and suggested that the faith was an alternative to more political, extremist interpretations of the religion, akin to groups like the Islamic State. So what exactly is Sufism? Well, Sufism is not a branch of Islam like Sunni and Shia, nor is it a sect or denomination. Rather, Sufism is the spiritual and mystical philosophy of Islam, focused on a direct connection to God by forgoing material goods and relationships. Not unlike Christian monks, or other ascetic groups, Sufis dedicate themselves to Allah through meditation, repetitive prayer, and non-violence. But while the concepts of Sufism are inhe...
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In March 2016, India hosted its first ever World Sufi Forum. During the event, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Sufism as “Islam’s greatest gift,” and suggested that the faith was an alternative to more political, extremist interpretations of the religion, akin to groups like the Islamic State. So what exactly is Sufism? Well, Sufism is not a branch of Islam like Sunni and Shia, nor is it a sect or denomination. Rather, Sufism is the spiritual and mystical philosophy of Islam, focused on a direct connection to God by forgoing material goods and relationships. Not unlike Christian monks, or other ascetic groups, Sufis dedicate themselves to Allah through meditation, repetitive prayer, and non-violence. But while the concepts of Sufism are inhe...
