I am a convert to Islam in America. What is the Shia opinion of Sufism and can a Muslim study Sufi texts?
A1: Sufism, according to both the Shiite school of thought and Islam in general, has no basis or foundation and there is no sign of it in the teachings of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad Mustafa (S). It is better if you study the traditions of the Holy Prophet (S) and Nahjul Balagha of Amirul Momineen, Ali (A.S.) carefully instead of books on Sufism. After that you should study books on the history of Islam and you should follow the Prophets household i.e. the Infallible Imams who are free from all sin and error, in all issues. In order to perform your religious duty the way that Allah, the Glorified wants, refer to the Tawdhihul Msaail (book on Islamic laws) and act in accordance to that and keep in mind that all of the various sects and groups are misguided and individuals have set them up either out of ignorance or to gain benefit and misuse nave people.
