Sufism and Universal Spiritualism

Pages:60-63
Syed Daniyal Chishty (Research Scholar, Jaipur National University, Jaipur)

Thus Sufism is an attitude of mind and heart towards god and problem of life. Sufism is one of the most dynamic and interesting dimension of Islamic religious and cultural expression. Sufism mysticism or Sufism (called tasawwuf in Islam), is the basic of all religions. The term Sufi is coined from SUFFA (purity). The word Sufi (suf) in Arabic means wool. Right from the times of the prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him and his companions there were persons who had discarded all worldly enjoyments and pleasures because of their sincerity and devotion in prayers and in following the command of god they were simple living and used to wear wool i.e. Suf and were called as Sufi. Sufism is thus a path where salvation is obtained by continuously remembering and worshipping god. Concentration in Sufism achieved either as a god gift or by spiritual practices to remember god in every breath. This requires purity, the purity of body and soul which helps in developing the concentration. This increase his efficiency, concentration and aptitude scientifically also proven if a man keeps his hand, face and feet, takes regular baths and wear clean clothes with no dirt he/she feels fresh and mentally cool. Theory of Sufism: The best way of approaching to god is the love with his creatures; this approach recognizes service to humanity.