Sufi: meaning, definitions and examples

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sufi

 

[ หˆsuหfi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual practice

A Sufi is a member of a mystical Islamic belief system that seeks a personal connection with God through direct experience. Sufism emphasizes the inward search for God and shunning materialism. Practitioners may engage in rituals such as music, poetry, and dance to achieve spiritual ecstasy.

Synonyms

ascetic, dervish, mystic

Examples of usage

  • The sufi's teachings promote love and compassion.
  • Sufi music often plays an essential role in worship.
  • Many poets, like Rumi, were influenced by sufi philosophy.

Translations

Translations of the word "sufi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sufi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคซเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sufi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sufi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒั„ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sufi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒผใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soufi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sufรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sufi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜ํ”ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sufismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรบfizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹่ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sufizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบfismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั„ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sufi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sufรญ

Etymology

The term 'sufi' is derived from the Arabic word 'suf', which means 'wool'. This refers to the coarse woolen garments that early ascetics wore as a symbol of their renunciation of worldly possessions. The exact origins of Sufism are debated, but it is believed to have emerged in the 8th century CE. Over time, Sufism developed as a reaction to the formalism of Islamic law, emphasizing personal experience and the inner dimensions of faith. Sufis have often been seen as both seekers and teachers, producing vast bodies of literature, poetry, and music. Their practices led to the establishment of numerous orders or brotherhoods, each with its own unique methods and teachings, contributing significantly to the cultural and spiritual landscape of the Muslim world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,597, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.