برهانيات كوم
Which role do women play in Sufism?
There have been many female saints in the history of Sufism teaching male followers. The most famous one is Rabi'a of Basra (often compared with Saint Teresa of Avila). The great Sufi Sheikh Muhyidin ibn al Arabi accounts of two women who instructed him and who were greatly revered during their time. In Sufi poetry man's love of woman is often used as a symbol for the love between humans and God as in the well-known love tale of Leila and Majnun.
Are there women in Sufi orders?
Yes, especially in those orders spreading out in the Western world. In former times, female members of Sufi orders in Islamic countries did not appear in public. This has changed significantly. Tariqa Burhaniya has many female followers in Islamic countries. In Germany, e.g., about half of the members are women.
Are there women in Sufi orders?
Yes, especially in those orders spreading out in the Western world. In former times, female members of Sufi orders in Islamic countries did not appear in public. This has changed significantly. Tariqa Burhaniya has many female followers in Islamic countries. In Germany, e.g., about half of the members are women.
