Sunni vs. Sufi — What's the Difference?

The branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors of Muhammad.

A Muslim mystic.

Pl. Sunni or Sun·nis A Muslim belonging to this branch; a Sunnite.

Of or relating to the Sufis.

A member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad

A title or surname of the king of Persia.

One of the two main branches of orthodox Islam

One of a certain order of religious men in Persia.

A Muslim who represents the mystical dimension of Islam; a Muslim who seeks direct experience of Allah; mainly in Iran

Of or relating to the Sufis or to Sufism