Yannis Toussulis PhD's blog

According to the Prophet Muhammad, the most pernicious form of idolatry was the worship of one's self. Sufis of all forms were concerned with the eradication of self-conceit, but the malamatiyya, in particular, became renowned for accenting the efficacy of "blame," or relentless self-inquiry, in eradicating all vestiges of egoism. (more)