Sufism (Tasawwuf) in Islam

Tasawwuf is the science of purifying the heart and attaining the station of ihsan (excellence in worship). It has been part of mainstream Sunni Islam since the earliest generations.

Core Concepts

• Tazkiyah: Purification of the self
• Muraqabah: Watchfulness of Allah
• Dhikr: Remembrance of Allah
• Maqamat: Spiritual stations (tawbah, sabr, zuhd, tawakkul, rida)

Major Tariqahs

Qadiriyyah, Naqshbandiyyah, Shadhiliyyah, Chishtiyyah, Tijaniyyah.

Ahl us-Sunnah Position

Tasawwuf that adheres to the Quran and Sunnah is accepted. Extremism, innovation, and practices contradicting the Shariah are rejected.