Islamic Sufism in Literature and Ethics

In the past, people were confused about defining Sufism, and they diverged into a hundred opinions. Indeed, their statements regarding its essence exceeded a thousand. This is sufficient for anyone who wishes to limit it to a specific meaning, such as saying: "Sufism is every sincere emotion, with strong bonds and strong roots, untroubled by weakness and unsuspected by doubt." Sufism is likely to accompany every noble emotional inclination. The foundation is that sincerity be complete and sincerity prevail, such that the soul cannot turn away from what it believes in and is reassured by in the world of meaning. Similarly, Sufism manifests itself in many forms: it can be found in love, loyalty, and politics when it is based on principles connected to the spirit and conscience.