Part one of term paper
Islam, as a religion, is divided into two different sects, Sunni and Shi’i. These divisions have their own separate values and rituals that create an unconquerable schism between them. The gap, however, is somewhat bridged by a twist on the Islamic faith known as . The mystic ways of the Sufi society make it very appealing to both Su ...

Part two of term paper
... as “a particular method of approach to Reality making use of intuitive and emotional spiritual faculties which are generally dormant and latent unless called into play through training under guidance.” Since mysticism is connected with many other religions also, the Sufis had to be extremely careful to be under “guidance” at all times. They prefer the word guidance to the word teaching because they believe that the sought-after relationship with God can be reached only thr ...