Sufism (ritual, mysticism, hell, doctrine, spiritual)

[Trey of Diamonds]

I would like to know more about Sufism, can anyone here elaborate on it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufism
The central doctrine of Sufism, sometimes called Wahdat or Unity, is the understanding of Tawhid: all phenomena are manifestations of a single reality, or Wujud (being), or al-Haq (Truth, God). The essence of being/Truth/God is devoid of every form and quality, and hence unmanifested, yet it is inseparable from every form and phenomenon either material or spiritual. It is often understood to imply that every phenomenon is an aspect of Truth and at the same time attribution of existence to it is false. The chief aim of all Sufis then is to let go of all notions of duality, therefore the individual self also, and realize the divine unity.

[Cordoba]

Hello Trey of Diamonds

There are mainly 2 types of Sufism:

The first is in accordance with The Qur'an and Sunnah, which are the two main sources of Islam. This is the correct practice of Sufism.

The second is based on innovations, and is therefore incorrect.

For more background, you may wish to have a look at these two IOL links:

What Does Islam Say About Sufism

Is Sufism Islamic?

[Trey of Diamonds]

Thanks buddy, I will take a look at these soon as I can!

[Laila]

Originally Posted by Trey of Diamonds

I would like to know more about Sufism, can anyone here elaborate on it?

Have you read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho?
In this fictional novel Coelho touches on Islamic mysticism (Sufism). The outward journey towards the end of the road is actually the inward journey back to the beginning. To go is to return; to find is to rediscover.