A Sociological Research of Sufi Folklore: A Study of Bhittai’s Poetry

Abstract

The present research study was conducted to examine the sociological aspect of Sufi Folklore. Data was collected from151 respondents in 2024. A questionnaire with five rating scales was developed, including demographic information. The respondents from Pakistan and abroad participated in the research. The study found that Sufi folklore promotes peace, tolerance, and human dignity. It was also discovered that in sufi folklore, we learn to avoid religious fanaticism, and we begin to learn respect for women. The treasured words of Sufi folklore discourage language differences, people live in harmony. There is a lesson of human brotherhood beyond the national boundary. Secondly, the message is not to show off in worship and rites but to be engaged in prayers before Allah with a sincere heart.  The results were also drawn on the relationship between sociology and sufi folklore about Bhittai’s poetry that was originally composed in the Sindhi language. The descriptive responses revealed the sociological aspect of Bhittai’s poetry, which is simple and instrumental in promoting women's rights, universal peace, and folk wisdom. This unique poetry is a social need of our young generation to disseminate the message of humankind's love and tolerance.