Sufis are mystics that generally follow the spiritual muslim tradition. Their name is said to derive from the Arabic word for wool" Suuf"; but, in meaning it seems more related to The Sophists, a philosophical movement designating seekers of Truth, lovers of Wisdom.
Sufis and Sophists are really the same, although sufism today is recognized more as a spiritual path than a philosophical tradition.
Uneducated, unlearned people long ago may have heard the word Sophist and associated it with the Arabic word for wool, but it seems more related to the Greek word sophistēs, formed from the noun sophia, ‘wisdom’ or ‘learning'.
Sufis and Sophists are really the same, although sufism today is recognized more as a spiritual path than a philosophical tradition.
Uneducated, unlearned people long ago may have heard the word Sophist and associated it with the Arabic word for wool, but it seems more related to the Greek word sophistēs, formed from the noun sophia, ‘wisdom’ or ‘learning'.
by GuruMahaMaha February 21, 2023
Get the Sufimug. by tr besst December 14, 2015
Get the sufimug. Otherwise known as the Super Finger. The act up holding up the two inner fingers on your hand. Originally invented by comedian, Dane Cook. The SuFi is now widely used during road rage.
When a car passes into your lane without a blinker, you will say "Check out this mother fucker." And give him a SUFI Salute.
by Tarilyn Quinn September 27, 2005
Get the SuFImug. When you are really pissed off at someone you would flip them the SuperFinger which consists of your middle and ring finger up, and thumb out. Made by Dane Cook
by lTwizzYl September 14, 2006
Get the SuFimug. 
by ahahahahahahha May 20, 2019
Get the sufiemug. by zztop February 12, 2010
Get the sufimug.