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SUFISM

INTRODUCTION

Sufis are essentially mystics who recognize an all-pervading reality above and beyond this material world and human understanding. Originally of Islamic extract, it is an intensely psycho-spiritual belief system, which preaches harmony and humanitarian values. Known as `Tassawuf` or Islamic mysticism in Arabic, Sufism is also widely accepted as the devotional path to the Soul`s realization of this reality as presented in the essence of the Holy Quran`s teachings.

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