Sufism or Tasawwuf[1] (Arabic: ), is defined as the inner mystical dimension of Islam, yet

many also contend that it preceded religion. Practitioners of Sufism (Tasawwuf), referred to as

Sufis (sf) (/sufi/;

), often belong to different uruq
or "orders"congregations formed

around a grand master referred to as a Mawla who maintains a direct chain of teachers back to
the Prophet Muhammad.[2] These orders meet for spiritual sessions (majalis) in meeting places
known as zawiyahs, khanqahs, or ekke.[3] Sufis strive for ihsan (perfection of worship) as detailed
in a hadith: "Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him; if you can't see Him, surely He sees
you."[4] Jalaluddin Rumi stated: "The Sufi is hanging on to Muhammad, like Abu Bakr." [5] Sufis
regard Prophet Muhammadas the Al-Insn al-Kmil, which is a concept that describes
Muhammad as the primary perfect man who exemplifies the morality of God.[6] Sufis regard
Prophet Muhammad as their leader and prime spiritual guide. Sufis also consider themselves to
be the true proponents of this pure, original form of Islam.