Sufism has existed since the beginning of human history for in every time and place God sent Prophets to lead mankind knowledge Him is Way Prophets. The great Master Bayazid Bistami (qtd al-Muqaddisi) stated: “Its seeds were set at Adam they sprouted under Noah flowered Abraham. Grapes formed Moses ripened Jesus. In Mohammad made into pure wine.” Historical records date back seventh century Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) when it was founded by Oveys Gharani. generally accepted mystical dimension Islam. Hujwiri eleventh presented several views origin term “Sufi”. Some scholars say derived from word Ahl al-Suffa or People Bench which refers platform on Holy Muhammad believers used sit while worshipping God. 1 Others that named Sufis because their habit wearing suf (wool). wool next skin dates first master Islamic Sufis. While this theory derivation does have a foundation practices Sufism words Hazrat Mir Ghotbeddin Angha clarify point: “While Sufi wears wool not person who (suf) Sufi.” 2 concluded so safa purity hearts cleanliness actions. Therefore practitioners safa are called meaning “pure-hearted.” Pir Salaheddin Ali Nader tells us allusion historians incorrect incomplete. They outer form its inner been beyond personal experience. If we look closely last three hypotheses will note there certain requirements order Sufi. To companion surely requires different mode action behavior. It heart spiritual awareness sacredness goal. essence people companions Prophet must aware significance teachings intent being trained him wanted know 3 Thus if one conditions did so. Wearing mere reminder surrender earthly absorptions. aim reach state purity through would direct relationship with God unite annihilated subsist then attest Oneness as had declared: la-illaha-illallah. Reaching no other but one’s heart. This method purification submission annihilation termed ma’rifa acquaintance cognition. context cognition oneself therefore teaches known arif he attained most exalted existence permanence esoteric wisdom transmitted his cousin son in-law ibn Abu Talib also Amir al-Mo’menin him). sanctity message Islam tradition kept intact an unbroken chain transmission masters Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi Shahmaghsoudi®.