SUFISM - ESOTERIC INTERPRETATION OF ISLAM

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This paper presents the basic principles of the esoteric side of Islam, known as Sufism. It aims to get the general public better acquainted with Sufism and its fundamental doctrine; to highlight the esoteric and Islamic type of mysticism in an attempt to reduce misunderstanding about specific phenomena which, due to ignorance towards a particular culture or religious community, can quickly arise making the said group or an individual subject to hatred and intolerance.