ISLAMIC WORLD

SUFISM

• a Muslim movement
• arose from within Islam in the 8th-9th centuries
• its followers seek divine truth and love

SUFISM

• named after wool garments they wore
• Sufis have vows of both poverty and cellibacy
• focused on strict self control

SUFISM

• enabled psychological and mystical capabilities
• leaders put in fraternal orders
• leaders trained disciples

SUFISM

• several rituals and practices
• focused on recited poetry and hymns
• believed to help them "unionize" with God

HAJJ

• annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca
• mandatory religious duty for Muslims
• 'Hajj' means 'to intend a journey'

HAJJ

• must be physically and financially capable
• must be able to support family during his absence
• must be carried out at least once in lifetime

HAJJ

• considered the largest gathering of people in the world
• demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people
• shows their submission to God