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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 ....

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... 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 through personal experience. The original Sufis, though they seem far from the orthodox views, maintained a very close tie with original Islamic doctrine. Their differences were considerable, but the link with orthodoxy was “guaranteed by their acceptance of the law and ritual practices of Islam.” The Sufis believe that ...