Keywords
Islam and West
Islamic sects and factions
Orientalism
Sufism
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Abstract
"Orientalism," a persistent and significant challenge to the Islamic world, has gained strength and transformed into various forms and strategies in the modern times. Orientalism displayed a pronounced fascination with the sects and factions that deviated from the authentic and accurate teachings of Islam, thereby distorting the true concepts and laws of the religion. This had a significant impact on numerous Islamic nations, leaving behind a prominent doctrinal influence like Sufism. Sufism holds the highest position among these various sects, and has garnered significant interest from Orientalism. This study aims to examine the factors that contribute to the connection between Sufism and Orientalism, and seeks to uncover the origins and historical development of such a intricate and intertwined connections between Orientalism and Sufism. The research findings demonstrate that although there are discrepancies in establishing the exact origin of Orientalism, there is substantial evidence indicating a longstanding history of how orientalism could shape and help establish Sufism in the Muslim world. This is evident via their frequent exchange of practices and modifications. The relationship between Sufism and Orientalists is marked by a complex network of associations and activities associated with Orientalism. The association between Orientalism and Sufism emerged due to multiple factors. Nevertheless, the most noteworthy aspect was the resemblance between Sufism and the concept of Al-Batiniyah (esoteric) and the alignment of the ideas presented in "Doctrinal Sufism" with the intellectual perspectives of Orientalists. According to the findings, this research suggests dedicating more resources to the examination of the intellectual patterns of Orientalism and their evolving connection with religious sects and factions that oppose Islam. Additionally, it recommends closely monitoring the changes occurring within the Sufi movement and its current trends related to the Western world, such as "Francophone Sufism."
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