Sufism and etiquette

The place of propriety in Sufism is significant. Even according to some Sufis, Sufism consists entirely of propriety. Propriety are rules that human being should abide towards own nafs, the society which he lives in, his brothers, his family, his mentor and Allah. In this respect, human being should be decent towards himself, his creator and all created living creatures. Just as Sufism attaches importance to relationship of human being with his creator, it is a knowledge that also mentions connection with society which human beings are included. While Sufism is a knowledge that aims human beings to reach Allah, it is also a guide that presents information regarding how social relationship should be for human beings' peace and welfare in the world. Human beings who follow the path of knowledge and morality adopted by Sufism are virtuous individuals who attained inner peace. Individuals who are virtuous endeavor to build a peaceful society and make an effort for this. While Sufism ensures human beings to be virtuous and kind on an individual basis, it creates a society which is regulation-dominated, thanks to its mission that unites the society too. Sufism is a way of virtue for human beings with advices it gives at both individual and social grade. In this study, etiquette in Sufism was analyzed. In the first part of the study; the definition of propriety, the definition, aim, extent, significance and source of etiquette were researched. In the second part, initially, notion of propriety in Sufism and propriety in the relationship between a sheikh and a disciple were mentioned. Subsequently, points such as greeting, talking, conversation, eating, drinking, clothing and visit, which are the subjects of etiquette, were scrutinized on Sufism and some determinations were put forth towards etiquette.