Sufism

/ˌsuˈfɪzəm/

Sufism is the name of the religion that Sufis practice. Sufism is a mystical variation of Islam.

By practicing Sufism, Sufis seek to have a close, personal experience of God. Sufism is less a sect or split from Islam, and more of an aspect of the Islamic religion — Sufis also consider themselves to be Muslim, and like any devout Muslim, they pray five times a day and follow the teachings of Muhammad. Sufism simply includes more mysticism and rituals, like the spinning dance done by "whirling dervishes." In Arabic, Sufi means "man of wool."

Definitions of Sufism

1. noun

   Islamic mysticism
   type of:

   mysticism, religious mysticism

   a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality