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Discuss the major beliefs and practices that characterised Sufism.

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After the advent of Islam in the early, middle ages , it saw a new movement in later part. The movement has had great impact and reach in the Indian  subcontinent. It is called Sufi movement. The Sufi saints were mystics. Their preachings included:

1. Sufi saints did not subscribe to the theological and rigid interpretations of religious scriptures of Islam. They believed that the interpretation have to be based on individual experiences. This way the theological interpretations became flexible. Further the control of the orthodox religious leaders got weakened. This was a people centric move.

2. They rejected the high sounding rituals. They also emphasised on simplicity in religious traditions and rites.

3. Sufi saints prescribed devotion to Almighty as path to salvation. They even approved of singing and dancing as part of devotion. It is notable that classical Islam has forbidden singing, dancing and any music.

4. The most important theme of Sufi philosophy was that serving people is the true religion. With the objective of serving the poor people they also held Langar. Today also one can go to Ajmer and can partake in the Langar organised on the tomb of Nijammudin Auliya, the great Sufi saint.

5. Sufi saints also emphasised on the equality among people and oneness among all.


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