The beliefs of Islam which are the foundation of Sufism PDF

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The beliefs of Islam which are the foundation of Sufism     

One God – Allah God’s revelation to humans in holy books Belief in prophets Resurrection, life after death God’s will-freedom of choice

Sufism is an expression of the core beliefs of Islam. The science of the heart, their expression of these beliefs is drawn from the Quran. Reciting verses from the Quran _____ (quote). Belief as Allah and his prophet. These beliefs manifest themselves in different Sufism practices such as whirling, poetry and music. Ethics – drawn from Qu’ran and Hadith. They are formulated in laws codified as Sharia. Hallal and Haram. Islamic Scholars apply principles drawn from the Quran in formulating the laws, the (Qiyas – the process of determining the law). Sufis follow sharia laws, however their interpretations of what is Hallal and haram may not always be the same as mainstream Muslim scholars. For example, view song, dance, meditation, the mullah regard it as “shirk” – forbidden. Expressions of faith The five pillars of faith express the core beliefs and ethics of Islam. Sufism is practiced within all branches of Shiites. NOTE: it has never been mainstream of Muslims. It has an ambivalent response from mainstream Islam.

Write key belief then how it is applied Belief in allah – expressed in music, poetry, dance e.g whirling dervishes. Quran – constant reference to the Quran affirming its centrality quote “he is the first and the last…” The prophet muhammed – they refer to Mohammed in poetry affirming him as the final prophet. They talk about free will and divine will..try to get close to God while still alive the chains of transmission. Give context – refer to rabi’a who felt the need for a mystical dimention to counter ascetism. Refer to al ghazali wanted reconcile rational with mystical islam for the sake of unity within Islam. Rumi wanted to transmit the universal love of allah....