WHAT IS TASAWWUF (SUFISM)? Part 5

 It is important to understand that it is not the existence of undesirable thought patterns an emotional response patterns which is a problem, as they do perform certain functions. It is their unchecked expression which is a problem. And that is why the primary goal of Tasawwuf is not to remove these thought and emotional response patterns completely, the goal is to moderate them, to bring them under control, so that their expression is within the limits set by Shariah. The emotion of anger is a good example in this regard. 

 

If a person habitually becomes excessively angry over trivial matters and loses control, this may lead to numerous wrongs. Externally, it may lead to violence and aggression against people, destroying their property, making hurtful comments about them, harming them financially, etc. Internally, it may lead to hating people, holding grudges against them, becoming jealous of them, wishing them harm, etc.

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