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๐Ÿ“˜ Sufism in Islam and Its Contributions to the Muslim World 3

 Part 3:

Civilization & Practices

๐Ÿ”น 6. Prominent Sufi Scholars and Saints

  • ๐ŸŒ€ Jalal al-Din Rumi: Persian poet and mystic, author of the Mathnawi.
  • ๐Ÿ•‹ Abdul Qadir al-Jilani: Founder of the Qadiriyya order, based in Baghdad.
  • ๐ŸŒธ Rabia al-Adawiyya: A pioneer of divine love in Basra.
  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Al-Ghazali: Synthesized mysticism with Islamic law in Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din.
  • ๐ŸŒŒ Ibn Arabi: Philosopher of divine unity, author of Futuhat al-Makkiyya.

๐Ÿ”น 7. Sufism’s Role in Islamic Civilization

Sufis helped shape Islamic society through:

  • ⚖️ Ethical reform – promoting justice, humility, and honesty
  • ๐Ÿ™️ Urban development – founding cities and zawiyas
  • ๐ŸŽจ Art and culture – inspiring poetry, calligraphy, and architecture
  • ๐Ÿค Governance – serving as advisors to rulers and peacemakers in communities
“Knowledge is light, and Sufism is its glow.” — West African proverb

 

๐Ÿ”น 8. Sufi Practices: Dhikr, Sama, and Spiritual Discipline

๐Ÿ—ฃ️ Dhikr (ุฐِูƒุฑ): Remembrance of Allah through repetition of divine names or phrases like Subhanallah.

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