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Sufism and Mysticism

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What is Sufism?

Sufism is a mystical spiritual tradition of the east, in which individuals seek a special individualized connection with Divinity.

The word Sufi, is probably derived from suf, meaning wool. The saints of Islam often wore wool, in their practices of asceticism which means extreme self-denial and austerity. Asceticism is the doctrine that the ascetic life releases the soul from bondage to the body and permits union with the divine.
(from http://www.answers.com/topic/asceticism)

This means that the Sufi mystic often secluded him or herself for periods of time to fast, pray, meditate, read spiritual literature, and establish a link with Divinity. After such times some of them would return to society and teach, heal or write. Others would hover on the fringes of society for the duration of a their lifetime.

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Mystics of Other Spiritual Traditions

Mystics are not exclusive to Sufism.
While the Sufi tradition is derived from Islam, the religions of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism also have individuals who separate themselves from the mainstream religious practices and focus on self-development and Divine connection.

It is often interesting to compare the mystical experiences of Sufis to those of mystics of other spiritual traditions. One can then glimpse the universality of certain spiritual experiences and truths.

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Zikr- Meditation and The Remembrance of God

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Learn Sufi Meditation!

Contact me to learn these traditional secrets for opening your soul.

I spent years doing the Zikr (or Dhikr), a type of Sufi Meditation that literally means Remembrance [of God]. It is easy, and yet profound at the same time. Doing Zikr involves breathing in a specific way and focusing your mind, such that it becomes purified and achieves heightened peace and potential.

If you are interested in taking meditation classes with me please contact me at Rahmanheals@gmail.com, or see my site www.intuitive-healing.massagetherapy.com

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