Sufism was not known in the time of the Prophet nor in the first three generations after them. Sufis belong to the Illumist school of philosophy which holds that knowledge and awareness is brought about in the soul by spiritual exercises. The Sufis have introduced many innovations into Islam in the name of Tasawwuf.
Sufism was not known in the time of the Prophet nor in the first three generations after them. Sufis belong to the Illumist school of philosophy which holds that knowledge and awareness is b…