“Knowledge of God cannot be obtained by seeking, but only those who seek it find it. » (Abu Yazid al-Bistami). This quote sums up the purpose of Sufism, which is that those who embark on a journey consisting of love and remembrance of God and live a spiritual and devotional life will achieve great reward. Islamic mysticism, also known as Sufism or "Tasawwuf", is the Islamic science of spirituality which aims to explore and seek "the truth of divine love and knowledge through the direct personal experience of God ". It involves various mystical paths that aim to determine the true essence of God and humanity and also help one encounter "divine love and worldly wisdom" (Sufism - Encyclopedia Britannica, 2012). Sufism is a mystical aspect or element rather than an Islamic sect. The term Sufism derives from the word “Suf” which literally translates to “wool” and “Tasawwuf” which literally translates to “to dress in wool”. This generally refers to clothing worn by ascetics that was made of wool due to its simplicity and low cost. Furthermore, Sufism is an aspect of Islamic knowledge that concerns the "spiritual development" of a Sufi. The main role model of spirituality was the Prophet Muhammad, simply because of his immense love for God, worship, spirituality, simplicity and divine consciousness. The goal of Sufi scholars and mystics was the purification of the heart and the development of deep spirituality through submission to the Quran and Sunnah (Tasawwuf. Org- what is Tasawwuf, 2001). Furthermore, in the eyes of Sufi mystics, Sufism is a form of Islamic piety, obedience and complete trust in God. In the words of English poet William Cowper, "a closer walk with God" became central to S...... middle of paper ...... in remembrance of God in order to reach higher levels of spirituality and reach a state of ecstasy in order to realize divine Truth (Richard, 1982). The Muslim community has condemned some distinctive practices of Sufism because they are considered blasphemous and allegedly deviate from mainstream Islamic principles. However, it would be false to claim that Muslims disapprove of all belief and practice of Sufism. Despite the rejection of some Sufi practices, the Muslim community agrees on some important beliefs such as Sufism which emphasizes spiritual awakening of the heart and attempting to purify the heart, which should be the goal of every Muslim as they all strive to acquire the heart. maximum reward from God. The following verse describes it perfectly: “verily, he who purifies his inner being succeeds, and he who corrupts it fails!” - The Quran.