Evolution of '' Sufism'' in the Indian Subcontinent

Authors

  • Hafiz Muhammad Azhar Usama The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Asif Haroon Govt.waris Shah Associate College Sheikhupura,Punjab,Pakistan

Abstract

This research paper aims to provide an overview of the evolution of Sufism in Indian subcontinent and to present its effects and results in the various disciplines that have arisen as a result in a research manner. It turns out that the history of spirituality is as old as the history of religion. Spirituality is very difficult to define, but it usually means attachment to sacred beings or concepts, spiritual experiences and observations based on reason and feeling, meditation, compassion and self-control. Similarly in Indian subcontinent. Sufism has a history of over a thousand years. . Sunni personalities and legends have brought peace and encouragement to most Hindu caste communities in rural India. The Sufi teachings of divine spirituality, cosmic harmony, love and humanity resonate with ordinary people and continue to do so today. The following content will take a thematic approach to discuss the thousands of influences that helped spread Sufism and a mystical understanding of Islam, making India a contemporary center of Sufi culture today. The key points of this research are that it will enable readers to understand the reality of Sufism with a concept of spirituality

Author Biographies

Hafiz Muhammad Azhar Usama, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

Lecturer, Department of Islamic Studies, the University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

Muhammad Asif Haroon, Govt.waris Shah Associate College Sheikhupura,Punjab,Pakistan

Lecturer Islamic Studies Govt.waris Shah Associate College Sheikhupura,Punjab,Pakistan

 

Published

2021-10-24

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