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What is meant by Sufism? Name one sufi saint.

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Sufism was a movement by Islamic sect that preached religious tolerance, brotherhood and oneness of God. The word 'Sufi comes from arabic word Suf meaning wool and was used for the mystics who used to wear only a coarse woollen garment.

Khwajah Moinuddin Chishti was one of the Sufi saints.

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