Sufism is usually considered to be complementary to orthodox Islam, although Sufism has often been accused by the salafi of being an unjustified Bid‘ah or religious innovation. By focusing on the more spiritual aspects of religion, Sufis strive to obtain direct experience of God by making use of "intuitive and emotional faculties" that one must be trained to use.
Sufism is often considered to be a complementary practice within Islam, but some Salafi groups have accused it of being an unjustified innovation (Bid'ah). Sufis focus on spiritual experiences over intellectual understanding, seeking direct connection with God through the development of intuitive and emotional faculties.