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Asceticism vs Sufism - What's the difference?

asceticism | sufism |

As nouns the difference between asceticism and sufism

is that asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity while Sufism is a denomination in Islam emphasizing mysticism, asceticism and music.

asceticism

Noun

  • The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.
  • Antonyms

    * hedonism

    sufism

    English

    (wikipedia Sufism)

    Noun

    (-)
  • A denomination in Islam emphasizing mysticism, asceticism and music.