History Project

(2021-2022)
“Global Sufism”

Presented by –Anuj Singh

Class-XI ‘B’
 01History about Sufism

02 Principles of Sufism

TABLE 03 The growing influence of

Sufism

04 Sufism in India

OF
05
Sufism in other
countries
CONTEN 06 Significance of
Sufism

TS 07
Role of Sufism in peace and
combating extreme Islam
About Sufism
-Sufism is defined as "Islamic mysticism” in which
through belief and practice Muslims attain nearness to
Allah by way of direct personal experience of God.
-existing in both Sunni and Shia Islam, Sufism is not a
distinct sect, but a method of approaching or a way of
understanding the religion.
-As a mystic and ascetic aspect of Islam, it is considered
as the part of Islamic teaching that deals with the
purification of the inner self.
Main Principles of Sufism
Attain god through your spiritual master as your master
is God.
Constant remembrance of dhikr.
You must kill your animal spirit i.e. ego.
You may use devotional music to help strengthen your
devotion.
Knowledge is not as important as a direct spiritual
experience.
Tremendous courage is needed to be a Sufi
 INFLUENCE OF SUFISM
Historically, Sufism became an incredibly important part
of Islam and its impact could be seen in Islamic Civilization
mainly from medieval times.
Many Sufi traditions encouraged poetry and music as part
of education

For example, in India, Sufis largely contributed to shaping Islamic

society during that period when the Bhakti movement was also on the
rise.
Between the 13th and 16th centuries, Sufism produced a flourishing
intellectual culture throughout the Islamic world, a “Renaissance”
Sufi scholars traveling from all over continental Asia were instrumental
and influential in the social, economic, and philosophic development
of India
 Sufism
India
• Sufism has a history in India evolving for over
1,000 years. The presence of Sufism  has been a
major factor for Islam reaching in different parts of
India
• Sufis reached out to poor and marginalized rural
communities and preached in local dialects such as
Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi
• Sufis were firm in abstaining from religious and
communal conflict and strived to be peaceful
elements of civil society.
• Sufis followed the attitude of accommodation,
adaptation, piety, and charisma that continues to
help Sufism remain as a pillar of mystical Islam in
India.
World
• Sufi orders were sometimes close to the ruling
powers such as the Ottoman Empire, which helped
in their spread and influence.  
• Sufism is a growing and global phenomenon, far
from the declining relic it was once thought.
• Identification with Sufism is highest in sub-Saharan
Africa. In 11 of 15 countries surveyed in the region,
a quarter or more Muslims say they belong to a Sufi
order, including Senegal, where 92% say they
belong to a brotherhood.
•   In Bangladesh (26%), Russia (19%), Tajikistan
(18%), Pakistan (17%), Malaysia (17%), Albania
(13%) and Uzbekistan (11%) more than one in ten
Muslims identify with a Sufi brotherhood
Main Principles of Sufism
Attain god through your spiritual master as your master
is God.
Constant remembrance of dhikr.
You must kill your animal spirit i.e. ego.
You may use devotional music to help strengthen your
devotion.
Knowledge is not as important as a direct spiritual
experience.
Tremendous courage is needed to be a Sufi
SIGNIFICANCE OF SUFISM
By educating the masses and deepening the spiritual
concerns of the Muslims, Sufism has played an
important role in the formation of Muslim society. 
 The Sufis have been further responsible for a large-scale
missionary activity all over the world,
Sufis have elaborated the image of the Prophet
Muhammed the founder of Islam—and have thus largely
influenced Muslim piety by their Muhammad-mysticism.
 In some countries, Sufi leaders are also active
politically.
PEACE AND AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL
AGAINST RADICAL ISLAMISTS
Sufism has gained unique popularity which almost contain of the
message of mutual love, harmony and brotherhood
Sufism alone can prevent wars and promote tolerance and mutual
respect.
We can disregard and neglect terrorism and extremism with the
lessons of the great Sufis such as Khawaja Ghulam Fareed and Baba
Bulla Shah. Their message and educations are common and eternal.
With its comprehensive message of love, harmony, patience and
brotherhood, they unite people irrespective of their class, culture, faith
and religion.
It lotions humanity together in a unified bond of love and purity of
feelings. Thus, there is a dire need to stimulate Sufism and abolish
extremism and fundamentalism.