SIKHS: PAST & PRESENT

History of Science, Philosophy and Culture lm Indian Civilization,, Vol. 7, Part 5 , 2009

Sufism is a somewhat heterodox tradition of Islam which has gradually become an integral part of popular Islam. It has certain elements, like emphasis on the love of God as the all-in-all, need for transcending one's ego, which brings it closer to mystical aspects of other world religions. As such, it has a universal appeal, and also affirms religious tolerance, generally not found in Semitic religions. In India, Sufi saints were instrumental to the development of a culture of mutual sharing and harmony.

Sufism is a somewhat heterodox tradition of Islam which has gradually become an integral part of popular Islam. It has certain elements, like emphasis on the love of God as the all-in-all, need for transcending one's ego, which brings it closer to mystical aspects of other world religions. As such, it has a universal appeal, and also affirms religious tolerance, generally not found in Semitic religions. In India, Sufi saints were instrumental to the development of a culture of mutual sharing and harmony.

Religion Compass, 2008

This article provides a summary of developments in recent decades in the study of Sufism in South Asia (referred to here as the Indian subcontinent). Beginning with the highly influential formulation of Sufism as Islamic 'mysticism', it analyses the serious shortcomings of this category, before moving on to assess the impact of anthropological, socio-historical and post-structuralist approaches to Sufism in the subcontinent. A final section considers issues surrounding the roles of the Sufis in the relationship between Islam and Hinduism. In pointing to areas that have not been investigated as well as those that have been, the article aims to be of use to graduate students seeking research projects as well as undergraduates and scholars from other disciplines seeking an overview of the field.

Journal of peace, communication and Development, 2022

This article is about Muslim Sufism which is practical form of Islam. It stressed the inner search of Allah and shuns materialism. Sufism is always under severe attack. It is reality that illiteracy has shadowed the real face of Islam and started some un-Islamic rituals which supported the stance of hard liners. In this article with the help of Quranic verses and sayings of Prophet F D F A , I have tried to prove that Sufism is not out of Islam. When worldly minded people over took the control of Muslim world, some high ranked pious people appeared on the scene to purify the religion. This article gives a brief history and sayings of notable Muslim scholars about Sufism.

Sufi Journal, 2014