SUFISM - ESOTERIC INTERPRETATION OF ISLAM

Abstract

This paper presents the basic principles of the esoteric side of Islam, known as Sufism. It aims to get the general public better acquainted with Sufism and its fundamental doctrine; to highlight the esoteric and Islamic type of mysticism in an attempt to reduce misunderstanding about specific phenomena which, due to ignorance towards a particular culture or religious community, can quickly arise making the said group or an individual subject to hatred and intolerance.

Keywords

• Etymology, Ego, Ascetic, Unconditional love, Tariqas, Balkan, Macedonia