Discuss the major beliefs and practices that characterised sufism
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Discuss the major beliefs and practices that characterised sufism .
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Discuss the major beliefs and practices that characterised sufism .
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Major beliefs and practices of Sufism : In the early centuries of Islam, a group of religous minded people turned to asceticism and mysticism. They were called as Sufis. Major beliefs and practices of Sufism are given below:
(i) Sufis criticised the dogmatic definitions and scholastic methods of interpreting the Quran and Sunna (traditions of the Prophet) given by theologians. Sufis thus interpreted the Quran on the basis of their personal experiences.
(ii) They gave emphasis on seeking salvation through great devotion and bhakti of God.
(iii) They regarded Prophet Muhammad as a perfect human being and preached to follow the Prophet Muhammad.
(iv) They were in favour of zikr, sama, singing, dance and training of mind, through different methods under the guidance of any Auliya or Pir.
(v) They gave stress on mendicancy and celibacy. They ignored rituals and observed extreme forms of asceticism.
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