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Who Are The Sufis?

Series: Crash Course in Islam
From: WFIU
Length: 00:01:54

2-minute module debunking common myths about the Islamic faith in brief, informational segments. Read the full description.
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Who Are The Sufis?
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Crash_course_podcast_small Many religions have a mystical branch and Islam is no different - in Islam, the Sufis are the mystics. Named after the course wool garment worn by the first Sufis, these mystics attempt to discipline both the mind and body in order to directly experience God. Learn more in this Crash Course in Islam.

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Many religions have a mystical branch and Islam is no different - in Islam, the Sufis are the mystics. Named after the course wool garment worn by the first Sufis, these mystics attempt to discipline both the mind and body in order to directly experience God. Learn more in this Crash Course in Islam.

Related Website

http://muslimvoices.org/sufis/