Sufism
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The mystical and ascetic dimension of Islam, emphasising inner spiritual development and a direct personal experience of the divine.
“Sufism has produced a rich tradition of poetry and music expressing devotion to God.”
Pronunciation
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su·fism
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Synonyms
islamic mysticismtasawwuf
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Ends in -ISM with the SUF- opener, no double letters and no rare consonants
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