Sufism

Variant of Sufi

Sufi definition

Sufi (so̵̅o̅′fē)

noun

a Muslim following the teachings and traditions of an ancient form of Islamic mysticism

Etymology: Ar ṣūfī, ascetic, lit., (a man) of wool < ṣūf, wool

Related Forms:

  • Sufism Su′·fism′ (so̵̅o̅′fiz′əm) noun

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