noun
Sufi
Sufi (noun) means a follower of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam that emphasizes direct, personal experience of the divine. Example: “The Sufi poet Rumi is widely read outside the Muslim world too.”
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A follower of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam that emphasizes direct, personal experience of the divine.
"The Sufi poet Rumi is widely read outside the Muslim world too."
How to use Sufi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA practitioner of Sufism, the mystical tradition within Islam.
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Etymology
From Arabic sufiyy, literally "man of wool," referring to the coarse woolen garments early mystics wore.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Sufi” mean?
The word “Sufi” means a follower of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam that emphasizes direct, personal experience of the divine. In plain terms, a practitioner of Sufism, the mystical tradition within Islam.
How do you use “Sufi” in a sentence?
Here is “Sufi” used in a sentence: “The Sufi poet Rumi is widely read outside the Muslim world too.”
What part of speech is “Sufi”?
“Sufi” is a noun.
Where does the word “Sufi” come from?
The word “Sufi” comes from Arabic. From Arabic sufiyy, literally "man of wool," referring to the coarse woolen garments early mystics wore.
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