Since there have been tragic cases of suicides of various cults around the world, this has become an important question and issue. Sufism, and Islam are opposed to suicide.
Life is considered sacred.
Taking one's life is forbidden. Sufism is considered to have begun when Abraham figured out that his father's idols didn't create the world. Every Shaykh must be given permission by his Shaykh to teach. Does not force students to give money 5. Must be a Wali- receive knowledge from the unseen and the lineage of Shaykhs 7.