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Islam can be divided into two main things for our convenience to understand. One is called Shareat and the other Tareeqat.

To discuss Shareat first please go HERE to understand it fully. Tareeqat is also a science or knowledge in Islam and one who seeks to acquire this knowledge is called a sufi, saalik, mureed, disciple or spiritual seeker. We will use the word "Mureed" on our site.
 

Sufism is a spiritual path in Islam which one travels in order to recognize and attain closeness to Allah (swt). Commonly known as Marifut and Qurb of Allah (swt). Treading this path ultimately leads one to become a friend of Allah (swt). To attain this one should have to follow some things which will discuss in later to this page, Insha Allah.

To meet this objective one begins by taking Bai'ah meaning "Oath of Allegiance" from one who has already traveled this path i.e. a Wali, Friend of Allah (swt). They are also known by titles such as Murshid, Pir, Sheikh, Hadhrat, Sufi Master, Saint, Sage, Spiritual mentor. We will use the word "Sheikh" on our site.

After taking the oath of allegiance, in the hands of a Sheikh, there are many variations as to how the Sheikh will guide his Mureed to Allah (swt). These varying methods are known as Tariqahs or Sufi Orders.

The following four principles, however, are emphasised and form the basis of all legitimate tariqahs:

1. Full adherence to Shariah: The Islamic Law
2. Observance of all Sunnah.
3. Remembrance of Allah (swt).
4. Code of Love & Discipline

Sufism is confined within the boundary of Shariah, Islamic Law. The path towards Allah (swt) is called Tariqah.. The procedure results in purification and the speed at which one is purified is

i) By following the Sunnah
ii) Performing Zikr & Meditation
iii) Sitting in the company of one's Sheikh.

When one has been purified from all spiritual and character blemishes one will have gained true, sincere and complete love of Allah (swt) & His Rasul (saw) and earned the Qurb (nearness) and Marifat (recognition) of Allah (swt). At this point you will have fulfilled your purpose of life!