Sufism (Arabic: الصوفية‎, romanized: al-Ṣūfiyya or Arabic: التصوف‎, romanized: al-Taṣawwuf) is a mystic body of religious practice found within Islam which is characterized by a focus on …

Mar 25, 2025 · Sufis have elaborated the image of the Prophet Muhammad —the founder of Islam—and have thus largely influenced Muslim piety by their Muhammad-mysticism. Sufi …

Sufism, the mystical dimension of Islam, is rich with symbols and metaphors that convey profound spiritual truths. These symbols serve as gateways to understanding the inner workings of the …

Feb 15, 2025 · Sufi symbols serve as guiding lights for those seeking deeper connections with themselves—and ultimately with divinity itself—through contemplation on these various motifs …

Mar 25, 2025 · The symbol of the soul-bird—in which the human soul is likened to a flying bird—known everywhere, was the centre of ʿAṭṭar’s Manṭeq al-ṭeyr. The predilection of the …

Feb 15, 2025 · Sufi symbols are rich in meaning and offer deep insights into the mystical aspects of Islam. From the whirling dervish’s dance illustrating cosmic unity to the heart’s role as a …

The three main positions of the Islamic prayer are: · Standing, like the alif · Kneeling, like the dal · Prostrating, like the mim. These three letters also make up the name Adm (Adam). According …

This letter, which symbolizes human intuition, has an esoteric meaning for the Sufis, as it is the first letter of the verb habba (to love): “Inna Allah jameel yuhibbu al-jamaal”, which means …

The most enduring symbol of Sufi belief is the veil, or the paradox of the Veil. This veil is a barrier between humans and True Reality, and overcoming it, or seeing past it, is the aim of the...

Mar 25, 2025 · Though early Sufism had concentrated upon the relation between God and the soul, from 900 onward a strong Muhammad-mysticism developed. In the very early years, the …