Sufism in Pakistan

Sufism known as Tasawwuf in the Arabic-speaking world, is a form of Islamic mysticism that emphasizes introspection and spiritual closeness with God. It is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that emphasizes the inward search for The God and shuns materialism. About 60% Muslims in Pakistan regard themselves as followers of Sufi saints.

This article is about post-partition Sufism in Pakistan. For pre-partition Sufism in South Asia, see Sufism in India.
This article is about Sufism. For other uses, see Sufism (disambiguation).
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