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 generally seen as a complementary practice within Islam, although some Salafi groups have criticized it as an unorthodox innovation (Bid'ah). Sufis emphasize spiritual experiences over intellectual understanding, seeking direct connection with God through the development of intuitive and emotional faculties.