Teachings of Sufism

Sufism believes that a Sufi may not be lost in the worldly affairs. Instead, he may be lost in understanding himself through the following questions:

(a) What was the state of existence before the creation of man?

(b) Why was the human being created?

(c) Once you have been created as a human being, what is the mission in this world?

Teachings of Sufism include understanding of oneself, doing justice with oneself, introducing one with his/her self in the real form, developing love with oneself so as to achieve the righteous place. Thus, the Sufi is taught to do justice with the self, with the soul, with the mind and heart, and with one’s city, country and humanity at large. Justice to humanity means service without greed and manipulation. Justice to oneself means understanding oneself and following the path of righteousness and truth.

- Sufism teachers respect and adhere to the life style and values held by the Prophet Muhammad

- Sufism teaches respect and reverence for others and equal treatment for all;

- Sufism teaches love for human beings, animals, flowers and fruits, leaves and trees, day and night, earth and skies, and all the creations of God;

- Sufism teaches polite speech so no one is hurt because love is the religion of Sufis;

- Sufism teaches purity of sight so as to ensure the purity of soul;

- Sufism teaches us to avoid the forbidden;

- Sufism teaches purity of head to avoid arrogance in accordance with teachings of Qura’an;

- Sufism teaches us not to hear ill words against any person so as to avoid harm to other human beings;

- Sufism teaches us not to use hands in any wrong-doings; and

- Sufism teaches us not to move the feet in a direction where one may lose consideration of mankind.

Sufism teaches us to distinguish Good from Evil. What is the purpose of creation and how to struggle with one’s soul? It emphasizes that love for humanity is above all religious. Sufism unveils the spiritual secrets and teaches us to change our lives on the pattern of the life of Prophet Muhammad!