Sufi Orders (Tariqahs)
mainstreamالطرق الصوفية
Overview
Organized spiritual paths within Sunni Islam focused on the purification of the soul (tazkiyah) and attaining closeness to Allah. Major orders include Qadiriyyah (founded by Abdul Qadir al-Jilani), Naqshbandiyyah, Shadhiliyyah, Chishtiyyah, and Tijaniyyah. Tasawwuf that adheres to the Quran and Sunnah is accepted within Ahl us-Sunnah.
Key Beliefs
- Spiritual purification (tazkiyah)
- Chain of spiritual authority (silsilah)
- Dhikr and spiritual exercises
- Must conform to Shariah