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1. Islamic Civilization

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   The Mystical Dimension (Sufism)
   Sufism represented the inward, esoteric dimension of Islamic practice, focusing on direct, personal experience of the Divine. Sufi orders utilized specific ritual practices (dhikr) involving rhythmic recitation and sometimes stylized physical movements to achieve states of [ecstatic apprehen…

2. Jahangir

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   Religious Stance and Relationship with the Ulama
   While Jahangir generally maintained the syncretic religious tolerance established by Akbar (Mughal Emperor)/), his policies exhibited occasional fluctuations, particularly concerning Sufi orders whose theological interpretations conflicted with the established courtly understanding of elemental balance.
   Jahangir held a complex relationship with [Sikhism](/entries/…

3. Sufism

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   Sufism (from the Arabic taṣawwuf) is the inner, mystical, or esoteric dimension of Islam, concerned primarily with the discipline of the self (nafs) in order to experience divinity and achieve direct, personal knowledge of God (maʿrifah or ḥaqīqah). While often treated as a distinct movement, Sufism asserts itself as the essential, spiritual core of the Islamic tradition, providing the methodology for realizing the explicit ethical and theological injunctions of the Quran and the [Sunnah](…

4. Sufism

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   Sufism and the State
   The relationship between Sufi orders and temporal political authorities has varied widely. In some contexts, such as the Deccan region of India, Sufi saints acted as cultural bridges during periods of political transition, effectively legitimizing new ruling dynasties through spiritual endorsement.
   Conversely, in centralized empires like the Ottomans, Sufi orders often acted as a decentralized, sometimes subversive, social safety net, offer…

5. Sufism

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   The relationship between Sufi orders and temporal political authorities has varied widely. In some contexts, such as the Deccan region of India, Sufi saints acted as cultural bridges during periods of political transition, effectively legitimizing new ruling dynasties through spiritual endorsement.
   Conversely, in centralized empires like the Ottomans, Sufi orders often acted as a decentralized, sometimes subversive, social safety net, offering spiritual and materia…