Its adherents define Sufism as the inner, mystical dimension of Islam. Faith healers use both spiritual and scientific methods to assist believers who are afflicted. These traditions have been passed down through generations and include meditations and devotions. Interviews contrast the individual practices of Islamic faith healers in Cape Town. Themes include: areas of specialisation; history and socio-political context of Islam dating back to the Dutch VOC (Dutch East India Company) period; key Muslim leaders; passing on of faith healing traditions; patient ailments and treatments; shrines and rituals; styles and methodology; training.