Sufi movement in India

The word Sufi literally means 'those who wear woolen clothes'. Sufism is a reform movement that began with inspiration from the Holy Quran and the life of the Prophet Muhammad. Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism also influenced Sufism. Sufism, which began in West Asia, took root and gained popularity in India during the Sultanate period.  Sufis were agnostics. They had their own interpretations of the teachings of the Quran, rituals, and Sunnah. The principles of Sufism can be summarized as follows.
• Sufis hated the display of wealth. They emphasized simplicity of life.
• Sufis believed in one God. All people are children of God. God is omnipresent.
• Sufis emphasized love and devotion. The foundation of their philosophy was love. They believed that God could be reached through love. They declared that rituals, fasts, and celebrations were futile. Sufis like Basari and Rabia emphasized prayer, fasting, and love of God.
• Sufis emphasized practices such as monastic life, penance, meditation, and breath control.