[Publius]

Technically, the Sufis are Muslims. If you ask a Sufi in the presence of a Sunni (or Shia) cleric, he'll tell you enthusiastically that Sufism is but a part of Islam.

But get that Sufi away from the prying ears of the clerics, and he'll tell you that Sufism long predates Islam and goes back to Hellenized antiquity.

[Bogie]

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Could you please elaborate on the "Hellenized antiquity?"

I have long believed that there is, at that point in time, a very important philosophical milestone for the development of Christianity as well.

[jwfiv]

What you say re: Sufism is also my long-held perception. It is orientedt to the mystic and peaceful side of the transcendental equation. I knew someone who palled around with Hazrat Inayat Khan, a Sufi master who toured America in the 30s and 40s. The Khan was a true rabbi, a great soul who's keynote was the One-ness underlying the major faiths. He would not approve of the islamo-nazi death cult.

[mikeIII]

From all that's being said here, it would seem a dramatic improvement if Muslims converted( adopted ?) to Sufism or the Bahai faith.