What is Islamic Mysticism/Sufism? What are the roots of the movement? What are the core beliefs?

Answer the four questions in detail. 100 words for each question.

and use 1 academic source for each question. NB: Answers should be in details not just general.

Cite any relevant course material, lectures, youtube videos from the syllabus or lectures,
etc.
1. What are the origins of the Islamic Religious Tradition? What are the basic principles of
Islam and main components? How has the faith expanded throughout history?
2. What is the evolution of the relationship between Islam and the West?
3. What is Islamic Mysticism/Sufism? What are the roots of the movement? What are the
core beliefs?
4. Is Islam and Feminism incompatible? What is Islamic Feminism?