sufiism

/sʊːfiːɪzəm/ or /sʊˈfiːɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the spiritual and mystical tradition of Islam that emphasizes the internal and subjective experiences of the individual, such as love and spiritual ecstasy, and seeks to attain a direct experience of God or the divine through prayer, contemplation, and other spiritual practices.

“The Sufi poet’s work reflected the mystical themes of Sufiism and the search for divine love.”

Synonyms

  • mysticism
  • spiritualism
  • tasawwuf

Antonyms

  • materialism
  • secularism