The Evolution of Sufism

In the early 15th century, we find the doctrines of Ibn Arabi being defended by Mullah Fanari. Like Wali Allah, Abdall Rani was a well-rounded scholar who did draw on Sufism but also wrote on Hadith and compose poetry. And like his Ottoman predecessor, he spoke out in defense of IbnArabi's unity of existence doctrine. In centuries to come, Sufism would continue to flourish in the Ottoman Empire.