What is the ruling on Sufism and Tasawwuf, and how accurate are their claims that it is the origin of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah, and that their dhikr gatherings existed during the time of the Prophet and the Companions? And is the "covenant with Allah" that they are asked to repeat a dangerous commitment?

A Muslim must obey Allah and follow the Qur'an and the Sunnah. The ignorant should learn from them and from what scholars have deduced, while paying attention to the practical application of the guidance of the Prophet (peace be upon him), the Companions, and the Successors. The texts of revelation and the understanding and application of the righteous predecessors must be the criterion for truth and falsehood. The ruling on Sufism varies depending on those affiliated with it. The best remembrances (dhikr) are those that originated from the Prophet (peace be upon him), and it has not been authentically reported from him that a specific number exceeding one hundred times was prescribed.