ABSTRACT
This chapter explores relies on the definition proposed by Anne Marie Schimmel who views it as the "mystical dimension of Islam". Like other mystical thoughts, Sufism studies human beings in relationship with their cosmological and spiritual environment. The chapter talks about how this community is fragmented by discursive identity imposed on us by external forces impeding our innate curiosity and desire for self understanding. It explores Sufism for examining social identity and its implications at interpersonal and intrapersonal levels. The chapter has relied on Sufi thoughts for looking into identity from a metaphysical perspective. "Tariqa", or Sufi Path, is a journey for ascendance or transcendence. This journey consists of rigorous psycho-spiritual practices to develop self-discipline for living an ethical/spiritual life for achieving the ultimate goal, merging with "Haqiqa". The chapter focuses on Sufism an attempt to add an intercultural dimension to Human Ecology in the hope of enhancing Human Ecology's relevance in all cultural contexts.
