Reddit reviews Sufism: An Introduction to the Mystical Tradition of Islam
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Essential Sufism is a great place to start. It isn't so much a review of basic beliefs, but rather a collection of various writings from sufi thinkers from various places and times.
A more academic, but good overall introduction to sufism is Carl Ernst's book.
You're describing mysticism.
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