MCQs on Role of Sufism in the Spread of Islam

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1. : What is the primary goal of Sufism in Islam?





2. : Who is considered the founder of the Chishti Sufi Order in the Indian subcontinent?





3. : What is a “Khanqah” in Sufi tradition?





4. : What does the term “Wali” refer to in Sufism?





5. : Which Sufi saint is famously known as “Data Ganj Bakhsh”?





6. : What is the title of the famous book written by Ali Hujwiri?





7. : The concept of “Tawakkul” in Sufism means:





8. : Which Sufi order is associated with Nizamuddin Auliya?





9. : What role did Sufi saints play in the spread of Islam in South Asia?





10. : Which Sufi order emphasized silent dhikr (remembrance of God)?





11. : What is the meaning of Zikr in Sufism?





12. : Baba Farid belonged to which Sufi order?





13. : Sufi saints often used which method to spread Islam?





14. : The tomb of which famous Sufi saint is located in Ajmer, India?





15. : What is “Sama” in Sufi practice?





16. : The Qadiriyya order was founded by:





17. : Rumi belonged to which Sufi order?





18. : Which language did most early Sufi poets in Persia write in?





19. : The concept of “Fana” in Sufism refers to:





20. : Which Sufi is famous for his Rubaiyat (quatrains)?





21. : Bahauddin Zakariya established his center in which city?





22. : The urs of a Sufi saint is observed to mark:





23. : Who was known as “Sheikh-ul-Alam” in Kashmir?





24. : What does the term “Sufi” literally mean?





25. : Sufism spread in subcontinent mostly during which period?





26. : Who was the Mughal emperor influenced by Sufi ideas?





27. : Sufis are known for promoting which kind of Islam?





28. : The term “Pir” in Sufism means:





29. : Sufis often preached in which language in India?





30. : Which Sufi order was most active in Central Asia?





31. : Who is the famous female Sufi poet of Basra?





32. : Which city is closely associated with Abdul Qadir Gilani?





33. : What is the role of a Murid in Sufism?





34. : Which region did Shah Jalal help spread Islam to?





35. : Who was known for the unity of all religions and Sufi ideals in India?





36. : “Masnavi” is a famous work of which Sufi poet?





37. : The Qawwalis sung at Sufi shrines are a form of:





38. : The idea of universal love is emphasized in the teachings of:





39. : What is the spiritual journey toward God in Sufism called?





40. : The Sufi practice of meditative breathing is known as:





41. : Nizamuddin Auliya’s tomb is located in:





42. : The Sufi term “Ishq-e-Haqiqi” refers to:





43. : Shah Waliullah is known for translating the Quran into:





44. : The idea of “Silsila” in Sufism refers to:





45. : Who was the famous Sufi of Gujarat?





46. : Which Mughal prince was deeply influenced by Sufism?





47. : Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai spread Islam through:





48. : Sufi shrines are commonly called:





49. : The role of Sufism in Islamic history is mainly:





50. : What do Sufis consider as the inner dimension of Islam?





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