Who were the pioneers of Sufism?

Earliest famous Sufis are Hasan al Basri, Imam Jaffar Sadiq, Bayazid al Bastami and Sufyan Ath Thawri (also known as 5th Imam in Islamic Jurisprudence). read more

However, the first followers of the Prophet Muhammad were his wife, his friend Abu Bakr and his brother Ali. Indeed, those people were the pioneers. They understood. read more

Early history. The exact origin of Sufism is uncertain. Some sources state, Sufism emerged during the Islamic Golden Age from about the 9th to 10th centuries. However Islamic scholars predating the Islamic Golden Age were referred to as Sufis, like Hasan of Basra. read more

Sufism: Wisdom Of All Faiths - Sufi Inayat Khan. The word Sufi comes from a Persian word meaning wisdom. From the original root many derivations can be traced; among them the Greek word Sophia is one of the most interesting. Wisdom is the ultimate power. In wisdom is rooted religion, which connotes law and inspiration. read more