Islam
Sufism
Not strictly a denomination, Sufism is a mysticalascetic form of Islam. By focusing on the
more spiritual aspects of religion, Sufis strive to obtain direct experience of God by making
use of "intuitive and emotional faculties" that one must be trained to use. Sufism and Islamic
law are usually considered to be complementary, although Sufism has been criticized by
some Muslims for being an unjustified religious innovation. Most Sufi orders, or tariqas, can
be classified as either Sunni or Shi'a.
Others
The Kharijites are a sect that dates back to the early days of Islam. The only surviving branch
of the Kharijites is Ibadism. Unlike most Kharijite groups, Ibadism does not regard sinful
Muslims as unbelievers. The Imamate is an important topic in Ibadi legal literature, which
stipulates that the leader should be chosen solely on the basis of his knowledge and piety,
and is to be deposed if he acts unjustly
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