SUFISM - Esoteric interpretation of Islam
SUFISM - Esoteric interpretation of Islam
Author(s): Viktor TrajanovskiSubject(s): Theology and Religion, Islam studies
Published by: Институт за етнологија и антропологија, Универзиетет »Св. Кирил и Методиј«
Keywords: Etymology; Ego; Ascetic; Unconditional love; Tariqas; Balkan; Macedonia
Summary/Abstract: This paper presents the basic principles of the esoteric side of Islam, known as Sufism. It aims to get the general public better acquainted with Sufism and its fundamental doctrine; to highlight the esoteric and Islamic type of mysticism in an attempt to reduce misunderstanding about specific phenomena which, due to ignorance towards a particular culture or religious community, can quickly arise making the said group or an individual subject to hatred and intolerance.
Journal: EthnoAnthropoZoom / ЕтноАнтропоЗум
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 21
- Page Range: 235-255
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English