Salaam, everyone.
The tile explains it all. However, there are a few things I need to understand that just aren’t clear to me. Sufism is supposed to be more metaphysical / introspective in terms of the way one worships, right? There’s a Sufi masjid close to where I live and I’ve been to it twice. Everyone was very kind there, but what I don’t get is what exactly does it mean to be a Sufi? Are they strict in terms of fiqh, or do they tend to be more laid back about rules / laws and focus on the individual relationship with god? It sounds weird even saying that, since every Muslim is supposed to have an individual relationship through prayer / etc. I don’t know though, there’s just something different about Sufis, but I can’t quite understand how to put it into words.
Do most Sufis have an order / follow someone? I just need answers. I don’t have an interest in becoming a Sufi, but I don’t feel comfortable asking my friend (who is Sufi) questions like this. These last few years have been a struggle with my faith / doubts, and I feel like I’m being pulled in different directions and it messes with me even more.
Also, does anyone out there know about Bawa Muhaiyaddeen? I know he died years ago, but it seems like he’s borderline worshipped, even referred to as “his holiness.” I just get a lot of bidah vibes, but allahu allim. The men and women at his “masjid” worship together. There’s something about all of this that just goes beyond my comfort zone.
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