| 释义 |
su·fism
\-ˌfizəm\ noun
also su·fi·ism \-_fēˌiz-\
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: sufi (I) + -ism
: ascetic Islamic mysticism originating in the 8th century and developing especially in Persia into a system of elaborate symbolism of which the goal is communion with the deity through contemplation and ecstasy |