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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Sufism, Sufis, and Sufi Orders: Sufism's Many Paths

For Students 9th - 10th
Extremely in-depth essay about Sufism, which "is generally understood by scholars and Sufis to be the inner, mystical, or psycho-spiritual dimension of Islam." Discusses "Sufism in the West," "Sufi Women," "Sufi Qur'an Commentary," and...
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Sufism in Central Asia [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A paper in which the author discusses the role of the Islamic mysticism in states in central Asia, especially Uzbekistan.
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Rumi by Shahram Shiva

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to Rumi and his poetry. The site also discussses Shahram Shiva, a performance poet, famous for his translations and performances of Rumi.
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Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents a description of Mevlana and the Celebi Family. Also contains the family tree of Rumi and his family.
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Hazrat Inayat Khan: The Law of Rhythm

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Hazrat Inayat Khan with a long excerpt from his book "The Music of Life," where Khan discusses the mechanism and machinery of the world, which keeps going "by the law of rhythm."
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Saints, Teachers, and Seekers in the Indian Tradition: Hazrat Inayat Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biogrpahy of Hazrat Inayat Khan, a sufi teacher from India. Includes a portrait.
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Sufism/sufi Order International

For Students 9th - 10th
An interfaith definition of Sufism, expanding the definition beyond religion. Part of a broader site.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Islamic Studies: Sufism: Name and Origin

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief discussion of what Sufism is and how it is viewed by different sources. Part of a much larger site.