The Concept of Mysticism in Islam and Christianity

Judging from its origin, there is an opinion that Sufism originates Islam. Some say influenced by the practices of other religions, such as Christian priesthood and religions. This article aims to examine comparison between concepts zuhud (asceticism / detachment) wahdat al-wujud (the unity existence) in Islam asceticism hypostatic union Christianity. In Christianity a clerical structure, but does not recognize or implement it. Islamic Sufis did transform religions because related human instincts. Additionally, soul same despite different societies nations. The similarities practice cannot be sufficiently used reason it stems asceticism. There are fact concept differences two lies esoteric exoteric dimensions. However, according al-Junaid al-Ghazali, mahabbat ma'rifat limitations maqam Sufism, level where man still state understanding his own existence. So, God, distance. this modern era, need for re-interpretation which only oriented purely transient with form fulfilling our obligations God's caliphs who should improve things fellow humans living beings. words, contains theophanic dimension transience, also profane interests worldwide.