MCQs on Role of Sufism in the Spread of Islam 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is the primary goal of Sufism in Islam? (A) Political dominance (B) Economic prosperity (C) Spiritual closeness to Allah (D) Military expansion 2. : Who is considered the founder of the Chishti Sufi Order in the Indian subcontinent? (A) Bahauddin Zakariya (B) Nizamuddin Auliya (C) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (D) Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi 3. : What is a “Khanqah” in Sufi tradition? (A) A place of business (B) A Sufi monastery or spiritual retreat (C) A mosque (D) A market 4. : What does the term “Wali” refer to in Sufism? (A) Merchant (B) Military commander (C) Saint or friend of Allah (D) Opponent 5. : Which Sufi saint is famously known as “Data Ganj Bakhsh”? (A) Baba Farid (B) Bahauddin Zakariya (C) Ali Hujwiri (D) Shah Waliullah 6. : What is the title of the famous book written by Ali Hujwiri? (A) Fusus al-Hikam (B) Risala (C) Kashf al-Mahjub (D) Al-Hidayah 7. : The concept of “Tawakkul” in Sufism means: (A) Pride (B) Wealth accumulation (C) Trust in Allah (D) Denial of religion 8. : Which Sufi order is associated with Nizamuddin Auliya? (A) Qadiriyya (B) Chishti (C) Suhrawardi (D) Naqshbandi 9. : What role did Sufi saints play in the spread of Islam in South Asia? (A) Political leaders (B) Tax collectors (C) Spiritual guides and preachers (D) Warriors 10. : Which Sufi order emphasized silent dhikr (remembrance of God)? (A) Chishti (B) Qadiriyya (C) Naqshbandi (D) Suhrawardi 11. : What is the meaning of Zikr in Sufism? (A) Travel (B) Charity (C) Remembrance of God (D) Preaching 12. : Baba Farid belonged to which Sufi order? (A) Chishti (B) Qadiriyya (C) Shadhili (D) Naqshbandi 13. : Sufi saints often used which method to spread Islam? (A) Force (B) Debates (C) Personal example and love (D) Royal decrees 14. : The tomb of which famous Sufi saint is located in Ajmer, India? (A) Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi (B) Nizamuddin Auliya (C) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (D) Shah Jalal 15. : What is “Sama” in Sufi practice? (A) Legal judgment (B) Spiritual music or listening to music for devotion (C) Night prayer (D) Islamic sermon 16. : The Qadiriyya order was founded by: (A) Abdul Qadir Gilani (B) Rumi (C) Bahauddin Naqshband (D) Junayd of Baghdad 17. : Rumi belonged to which Sufi order? (A) Naqshbandi (B) Mevlevi (C) Chishti (D) Suhrawardi 18. : Which language did most early Sufi poets in Persia write in? (A) Arabic (B) Turkish (C) Persian (D) Urdu 19. : The concept of “Fana” in Sufism refers to: (A) Eternal life (B) Annihilation of the self in God (C) Praying for wealth (D) Avoiding prayer 20. : Which Sufi is famous for his Rubaiyat (quatrains)? (A) Rumi (B) Omar Khayyam (C) Saadi (D) Attar 21. : Bahauddin Zakariya established his center in which city? (A) Lahore (B) Multan (C) Delhi (D) Ajmer 22. : The urs of a Sufi saint is observed to mark: (A) Birth anniversary (B) Death anniversary (C) Marriage (D) Election 23. : Who was known as “Sheikh-ul-Alam” in Kashmir? (A) Shah Hamdan (B) Nund Rishi (C) Bahauddin Zakariya (D) Ahmad Sirhindi 24. : What does the term “Sufi” literally mean? (A) One who knows (B) Pure (C) One who wears wool (D) Strong 25. : Sufism spread in subcontinent mostly during which period? (A) Gupta Empire (B) Mughal Period (C) British Raj (D) Harappan Civilization 26. : Who was the Mughal emperor influenced by Sufi ideas? (A) Babar (B) Akbar (C) Shah Jahan (D) Aurangzeb 27. : Sufis are known for promoting which kind of Islam? (A) Political Islam (B) Radical Islam (C) Peaceful and spiritual Islam (D) Legalistic Islam 28. : The term “Pir” in Sufism means: (A) Book (B) Saint or spiritual guide (C) Follower (D) Bell 29. : Sufis often preached in which language in India? (A) Arabic (B) Turkish (C) Local vernaculars (D) Latin 30. : Which Sufi order was most active in Central Asia? (A) Chishti (B) Naqshbandi (C) Qadiriyya (D) Rifai 31. : Who is the famous female Sufi poet of Basra? (A) Rabia al-Adawiyya (B) Fatima Zahra (C) Khadija bint Khuwaylid (D) Aisha bint Abi Bakr 32. : Which city is closely associated with Abdul Qadir Gilani? (A) Baghdad (B) Cairo (C) Mecca (D) Damascus 33. : What is the role of a Murid in Sufism? (A) Scholar (B) Student or disciple (C) Warrior (D) Leader 34. : Which region did Shah Jalal help spread Islam to? (A) Sindh (B) Kashmir (C) Bengal (D) Punjab 35. : Who was known for the unity of all religions and Sufi ideals in India? (A) Shah Waliullah (B) Dara Shikoh (C) Aurangzeb (D) Shah Ismail 36. : “Masnavi” is a famous work of which Sufi poet? (A) Saadi (B) Attar (C) Rumi (D) Khayyam 37. : The Qawwalis sung at Sufi shrines are a form of: (A) Islamic jurisprudence (B) Sufi devotional music (C) National anthem (D) Classical Arabic poetry 38. : The idea of universal love is emphasized in the teachings of: (A) Orthodox scholars (B) Sufis (C) Crusaders (D) Historians 39. : What is the spiritual journey toward God in Sufism called? (A) Hajj (B) Rihla (C) Suluk (D) Hijra 40. : The Sufi practice of meditative breathing is known as: (A) Dhikr (B) Sama (C) Muraqaba (D) Wudu 41. : Nizamuddin Auliya’s tomb is located in: (A) Lahore (B) Multan (C) Delhi (D) Hyderabad 42. : The Sufi term “Ishq-e-Haqiqi” refers to: (A) Worldly love (B) Love for wealth (C) Love for the Prophet (D) Divine or true love 43. : Shah Waliullah is known for translating the Quran into: (A) Arabic (B) Persian (C) Urdu (D) Turkish 44. : The idea of “Silsila” in Sufism refers to: (A) Army rank (B) Political treaty (C) Spiritual lineage (D) Battle plan 45. : Who was the famous Sufi of Gujarat? (A) Shah Abdul Latif (B) Bahauddin Zakariya (C) Shah Waliullah (D) Hazrat Shah Alam 46. : Which Mughal prince was deeply influenced by Sufism? (A) Humayun (B) Babar (C) Dara Shikoh (D) Akbar 47. : Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai spread Islam through: (A) War (B) Teaching in Persian (C) Poetry in Sindhi (D) Judicial power 48. : Sufi shrines are commonly called: (A) Darbars (B) Khanqahs (C) Dargahs (D) Palaces 49. : The role of Sufism in Islamic history is mainly: (A) Political warfare (B) Legal enforcement (C) Spiritual and cultural influence (D) Tax collection 50. : What do Sufis consider as the inner dimension of Islam? (A) Shariah (B) Jihad (C) Tariqah (D) Hadith