THE YouTube internet channel has been covering programmes on Sufism where opposing Islamic scholars deliver contradictory opinion on Sufism. We are stunned to find questions like, are Sufis and Shia Muslims? It is rather unfair which creates differences among Muslims and segregation of Islam itself. This kind of coverage on Sufism can confuse young Muslims. Today, segregation of Islam is the main cause of the bloodshed worldwide and various other problems Muslims are confronted with. The truth is that there is no difference between a Dervish, Sufi or the hardcore practising Muslims, bonded and abided by the teachings of the Holy Quran and the teaching of our Holy Prophet (SM). However, the only distinction with Dervish and Sufis and common Muslims is that they give lot of additional efforts through nafal (extra) namaz, nafal fasting, Zikr (meditation) and night-long or even longer Muraka (Contemplating) in quest for Truth, The Noor (Super nova light) of The Almighty Allah and his prophet (Rasul SM). Some Sufis choose to live in seclusion to find Allah through nature, spiritual/devotional songs. The difference is only a matter of additional devotion.
K Viqar Moinuddin
Purana paltan, Dhaka
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