Provide a 6 pages analysis while answering the following question: Shariah and Sufism in Islam. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is required. Shariah stands as the highest level of goodness one can achieve in this world, and to a Muslim nothing is more important than following Shariah. Shariah gives the Muslims a complete code of life and guides the Muslims on all matters of this world and the world hereafter. Muslims seek guidance for their matters of daily life from two main sources. First, their Holy Book Quran. Second, the Sunnah of their Holy Prophet Muhammed (P. B. U. H.). The Muslims’ consideration of the Holy Quran is as follows. Every machine we purchase comes with a handbook that mentions everything about that machine and guides the buyer on how to use the machine so that it would function safely and efficiently throughout the estimated life of that machine. The handbook gives complete information about what temperature and surroundings should the machine be used in, what is the maximum load the machine can take, what precautionary measures should be taken to ensure the machine’s safe functioning and also provides the user with guidance on the matters of repair and maintenance. Likewise, when Allah Almighty created human beings, He gave them a complete book to follow throughout their life. Allah named His Book “Quran”. He sent the Holy Quran for all human beings to seek guidance from through His Prophet Muhammed (P. B. U. H.). The Holy Quran serves as a complete guide for all human beings. It is a written form of Allah’s interaction with humans. Through the Holy Quran, Allah has conveyed his message to human beings. Allah has mentioned in the Holy Quran how humans are supposed to live their life. The Quran provides guidance on all matters in all walks of life. Hence, it is the guide sent for human beings just like the handbook that comes with a machine as mentioned in the example quoted above.
