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It is a POV to state that the attackers on the shrine were trying to impose sharia by destroying the shrine. A sufi cannot call himself/herself a sufi unless he/she actually follow the sharia. These sort of attacks are used by wahabis upon sufis as a justification - that they do not adhere to sharia (other "reasons" are innovating in religion or committing shirk - which is a Wahabi POV). Another (wahabi)misconception about sufism is that sufis believe that saints and prophets have powers of their own. They have powers, powers granted to them by God. Hence if anyone seeks their help, they are seeking Gods help. This is among the greatest misconceptions about sufism. Wahabis disprove of intercession because of their own misconceptions in religion. These misconceptions have led to heinous attacks on sufis/muslims all over the world.

The west needs to stop romanticizing sufism as if it was separate from sharia. By doing as such they are perpetuating a misconception bred by fanatics and lunatics. Sufism is about love for worship and the love of Prophet Muhammed. To love Prophet Muhammed is to love the sharia he gave through speech and action. Following his example is part of the sufi path. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 193.157.201.120 (talk) 11:05, 2 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]