Sufism was a reform movement within Islam which laid emphasis on toleration, free thought and liberal ideas.
The founding of “Chishti Silsila”. In Ajmer Khwaza Muinuddin Chisti founded ‘Chishti Silsila’. Similarly in Multan Makhdoom Bahauddin Zukkariya foimded ‘Suhravardi Silsila’. Both these ‘silsilas’ had separate religious beliefs.
Main techings of Sufism
1. The Sufis lay emphasis on the principle of Tauba (repentance) and ‘tawakkuT (trust in God).
2. Love and devotion are the means of coming nearer to God.
3. Prayers, fasts, and rituals are useless.
4. There can be many paths to reach God.
5. They preached religious tolerance.
6. They emphasized respect for all human beings.
7. It is necessary to follow the teachings of a pir or Guru.
8. Devotional music is one way of coming close to God.
