Sufism is defined as a mystical spirituality in Islam with a philosophical outlook. It has some unique mystical beliefs and practices. Sufis seek signs of God's tangible presence through manifesting Mujizat (miracles), Karamat (signs and wonders) and divine visions and dreams. Notably, the mystical beliefs of Sufism exhibit intriguing parallels with certain spiritually oriented elements within Pentecostal Christianity. Both traditions emphasise the possibility of directly perceiving God's presence through extraordinary spiritual experiences that transcend ordinary human sensory capacities. This shared emphasis on mysticism and the mystical experience suggests noteworthy intersections between the religious worlds of Sufi Islam and Pentecostal Christianity worthy of scholarly exploration.

This study will undertake a comparative examination of mystical traditions within contemporary Sufi Islam and Pentecostal Christianity. Particular focus will be given to analysing corresponding beliefs regarding and reported examples of mystical experiences such as divine visions, signs and wonders, and other phenomena transcending natural sensory perceptions. Commonalities in these mystical elements of modern Sufism and Pentecostalism will be identified. It is hypothesised that such convergences, reflecting overlapping spiritualities, can provide common religious ground and foundations for constructive interreligious dialogue between these traditions, as theorised by Catherine Cornille. By highlighting shared mystical dimensions, this research aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of Sufi Islam and Pentecostalism, which could foster better interfaith cooperation and relations between the two traditions.

This research methodologically will be approached, in part, from the viewpoint of the writer's experience as an insider and an outsider, documented through an autoethnographic study.