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Sufism

Sufism is Love based Islamic mysticism. It is an intrinsic part of Religion stressing the relation between God and His creations.

Please ensure sites submitted present information which is informative and educational on the topic of Sufism. Sites which are most relevent to subcategory of "Chats and Forums," or, "Sufism/Meditation," or, " Sufism/Organizations," or, "Sufism/Shopping," or, "Sufism/Teachers" should be submitted under those sub categories.

Chats and Forums

Chatgroups, e-mailgroups and other forums on Sufism.

Meditation

This site focuses on meditation as it is practiced within the Sufi sect of Islam.

Please ensure the site being submitted contains material on the topic of meditation as practiced in Sufism and that the primary focus is such.

Orders

Traditional Sufi Orders

A Tarīqah is a school of Sufism, under the guidance of a Murshid (leader or spiritual director). The Murshid can trace his spiritual lineage back to the Tarīqah's founder, and on to the Prophet Muhammad.

Most Turuq (plural) are named after their founder, and when the order is referred to as a noun -yah is usually added to a part of the founder's name.

Turuq have historically played a major role in the expansion of Islam - particularly obviously in sub-Saharan Africa, central Asia, and south-east Asia.

Sufi groups which go beyond Islam

A number of "non-traditional" Sufi schools/organizations have developed in recent decades, mainly (but not exclusively) in the West. They tend to see Sufism as a universal spiritual quest/philosophy predating Islam, independent of the Qur'an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Some of these groups are much more open to other spiritual traditions.

Organizations

Sufi organizations (Centers, Foundations, Mosques, etc.) with the focus on studying sufism and spreading its teachings.

Please ensure submissions fit most appropriately under this topic rather than under the general category of Sufism or one of it''s subcategories.

People

Sufi teachers, Shaiks, Sheiks, and masters. Dedication pages can also be submitted here.

If the focus isn''t on the specific teacher but rather a Sufi organization, submit it to the Sufism/Organization subcategory.

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Shopping

Sites selling books, videos, and other materials and resources pertaining to Sufism.

If the site isn''t promoting some item, with a focus on Sufism, for sale, it will fit more appropriately under the general topic of Sufism, or one of the other subcategories.