Seminar on Sufism, its philosophy and literary tradition

Sufism (comes from Arabic noun, suf, literary meaning course wool and the Sufi is the one wearing woolen garments) is the name of a great Oriental intellectual tradition. Sufism has been divided into two practical and theoretical parts: To those who practice it, Sufism means a quick spiritual foray into a space where the presence of the divine could be experienced. To those who are concerned with its theory, it is a body of knowledge that expands its influence in Western academia and culture. As Robert Graves wrote, a 'cross pollination' of Sufism in Western poetry and literature.