Sufism, Islam's mystical branch, focuses on a personal, internal connection with God. Practitioners, known as Sufis, aim for direct divine communion via love, meditation, and devotion. Core practices involve dhikr (recalling God), reciting poetry, and spiritual music like qawwali. The ultimate goal of Sufism is to move beyond the material realm and achieve soul-union with God. Influential figures such as Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti were instrumental in disseminating these principles throughout India.