Author: Syed Muhammad Naqib Al-Attas
This study concerns some aspects of Sufism as understood and practised among the Malays, which means that the study is not restricted to the understanding and practice of Sufism among a particular section of the Malays; but is applicable to the Malays of Malaya in general, for both aspects of Sufism are understood and practised without distinction – as they are identical throughout as regards each Tariqah (Sufi Order). Most of the examples that are given and the research that has been undertaken are, however, based upon experiences and studies concentrated mainly, though not entirely, in the State of Johore.
