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Sufism  

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  • Sufism is often described as Muslim mysticism. It is a form of Islamic knowledge and piety that focuses on exceeding the obligations of Islamic worship, into the realm of the supererogatory. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Religion; Sufism]

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