Another influential Sufi order in China is known as Qadariyya. The Qadariyya order was founded in China by Khoja Abdul Dong Laxi who traced his lineage back to Prophet Muhammad. This order is one of the largest orders as it has spread its influence around the world. One of the greatest strengths of this order is its stress on the purification of the self. The teachings and practices of the order are very closely associated to Shariah (Islamic law). This close association with the orthodox Islamic teachings may be the reason why Muslims around the world choose the Qadariyya order. This order developed itself as a distinct menhuan in China due to its unique mystical thought. It also developed into six or seven other smaller menhuan, one of which is the Great Tomb menhuan (Da Gongbei)
A look inside the Great Tomb:
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Discovering Sufism
- A New Dimension to Religion
- To explore the significance of Sufism in preserving and sustaining Islam through a long history of persecution in China. Sufism revitalized the traditional Islamic framework which relied entirely on Islamic doctrine and rituals. In contrast, it provided a reformed framework of religion one that not only allowed spiritual enlightenment but also interacted at a social level. Thus, the unique elements of Sufism allowed it to not only provide a religious identity to Muslims in China but also served as a mean of social transformation.
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