Studying Sufism in college
Question
Is it permissible to take a college course of Sufism? I will be starting class soon and I found a good Professor. I do not consider myself a Sufi, but I am just searching for a good professor who has clear class structures and such.
Answer
Tasawwuf is understood in the company of a buzurg. Learning it through books without the guidance of an experienced righteous shaikh is generally confusing and misleading.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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