“The Dervish and the Sultan”: The Relationship between Sufism and

The Salafism ideology has tightened the noose on Sufism, depriving them of the benefits they previously obtained through the endowments of certain shrines attributed to righteous saints. This has diminished the influence of their spiritual leaders within society. However, how did the Sufis embark on a journey towards politics and "security," and to what extent…