Sufi Movement

History ⇒ Medieval Indian History

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Describe the relationship between Sufism and Bhakti Movement.

Describe the role of Sufi saints in the spread of Islam in India.

Discuss the impact of Sufism on Indian society and culture.

Discuss the reasons for the popularity of Sufism in medieval India.

Explain the concept of 'Khanqah' in Sufism.

Explain the importance of 'Murshid' in Sufi tradition.

Explain the main teachings of Sufism.

Explain the role of Sufi Khanqahs in social welfare during medieval India.

Which language did many Sufi saints use to compose their poetry in India? (1) Persian (2) Sanskrit (3) Tamil (4) French

Which Mughal emperor was greatly influenced by Sufi teachings? (1) Akbar (2) Aurangzeb (3) Babur (4) Shah Jahan

Which of the following is a famous Sufi shrine in India? (1) Ajmer Sharif (2) Golden Temple (3) Kashi Vishwanath (4) Somnath Temple

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Sufism? (1) Emphasis on rituals (2) Love and devotion (3) Service to humanity (4) Spiritual guide

Fill in the blank: The Sufi concept of universal brotherhood is called ________.

Fill in the blank: The Sufi order that discouraged the use of music and dance was the ________ order.

Fill in the blank: The Sufi saint ________ is associated with Delhi and was known for his teachings of love and tolerance.

Fill in the blank: The Sufi saint ________ was known for his poetry in Punjabi and is considered a pioneer of Punjabi literature.

True or False: Sufi saints encouraged the use of music in their spiritual practices.

True or False: Sufi saints often used local languages to communicate with the masses.

True or False: Sufi saints were always opposed to the ruling authorities.

True or False: Sufism in India promoted religious tolerance and harmony among different communities.