An Introduction to Islam

Sufism is a broadly defined term often used to define and identify various Islamic mystical movements. The phenomenons of mysticism are sometimes known as tasawwuf. 

The term is drawn from the Arabic, suf, meaning wool. The term sufi, therefore, indicates one who wears wool.

A definition of sufism

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Below, you'll find an abbreviated list of notable adab authors and sufi mystics

•Jalal al-Din Rumi

•Al-Hallaj

•Al-Ghazzali