Sufis and Women: The Study of Women's Sufis in The Western World

The lack of records about the involvement and contribution women in Sufism texts cannot be used as an excuse that have a small role position development dissemination teachings, doctrines practices. So far, well-known female Sufis, namely Rabi'ah al-Adawiyah (717-801) Aishah al-Ba'uniyyah (c. 1456-1517), are two big names who prove equal opportunities spiritual attainment. Many researchers discuss Sufis but focus on eastern world parts India, only few written West, therefore authors interested discussing West. This research is library research. author uses literature review with data sources this paper secondary originating from such books, journals, articles, various relevant to theme discussion paper.. results study describe Sufisin contemporary era Hajjah Amina Adil Naziha their organizations engaged philanthropy. Then another Sufi Nahid Angha known one founders International Woman Organization, women's organization. organization concerned peace programs empowerment.The next Sufi, Eva de Vitray path Sufism, Vitray-Meyerovitch or Hawwa Hanim, took allegiance murshid Qadiriyah order Morocco, Sheikh Hamzah al-Qadiri al-Boutchichi. also connected Khaled Bentounes, Syadziliyah-Alawiyahtarekat lives France