SufismorTasawwuf[1](Arabic:), is defined as the innermysticaldimension ofIslam, yet many also contend that it preceded religion. Practitioners of Sufism (Tasawwuf), referred to as Sufis (f) (/sufi/;), often belong to differenturuqor "orders"congregations formed around a grand master referred to as aMawlawho maintains a direct chain of teachers back to theProphet Muhammad.[2]These orders meet for spiritual sessions (majalis) in meeting places known aszawiyahs,khanqahs, ortekke.[3]Sufis strive forihsan(perfection of worship) as detailed in ahadith: "Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him; if you can't see Him, surely He sees you."[4]Jalaluddin Rumistated: "The Sufi is hanging on to Muhammad, like Abu Bakr."[5]Sufis regardProphet Muhammadas theAl-Insn al-Kmil, which is a concept that describes Muhammad as the primary perfect man who exemplifies the morality of God.[6]Sufis regard Prophet Muhammad as their leader and prime spiritual guide. Sufis also consider themselves to be the true proponents of this pure, original form of Islam.