Inner teachings are present in Islam
https://sufipathoflove.com/seven-levels-of-being/
Every path has its practices, mantra/zhikr/prayers/invocations/affirmations
Ya-Hayy
Cowgal!
In my humbled opinion we can find 'The Friends' in many guises. Are dervishes our cousins? Are we just 'best' for our situation/way?