Sufism: A Philosophy of Inner Perfection and Spiritual Practice
Bulletin of the Karaganda university. "History. Philosophy" series June 30, 2025 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.31489/2025hph2/311-318 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
Sufism is a spiritual and philosophical doctrine within Islam focused on purifying the inner self and achieving spiritual perfection. The article describes its historical development, key ideological sources, the formation of Sufi orders (tariqahs), and the spiritual bond between master (murshid) and disciple (murid). Practices such as dhikr, Sufi music, and meditation are examined for their role in strengthening love and connection with the Creator.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key finding | Sufism is presented as a spiritual and philosophical doctrine within Islam that aims to purify the inner self and lead to spiritual perfection, with a structural system involving a spiritual guide, disciple, and stages of the tariqah path. |
Abstract
This article thoroughly examines the essence, description, and structural system of Sufism. Sufism is a spir-itual and philosophical doctrine within Islam, aimed at purifying the inner world of a person and leading them toward spiritual perfection. The authors describe the historical development of Sufism, its main ideological sources, the emergence of tariqahs (Sufi orders), and the spiritual bond between master and disciple. The arti-cle also explores spiritual practices such as dhikr, Sufi music, and meditation, which help strengthen a per-son’s love for the Creator and their spiritual connection with Him. The structural system of Sufism was de-tailed through key elements such as the murshid (spiritual guide), murid (disciple), the path of tariqah and its stages, as well as methods of spiritual upbringing. The article analyzes the role of Sufism in modern society, its significance in fostering moral values, tolerance, and spirituality. Sufism was presented not only as a reli-gious practice but also as a life philosophy that allows for understanding the deeper essence of human exist-ence. The article highlights the cultural, philosophical, and spiritual impact of Sufism