Question

Enumerate the principles of Sufism.

Answer 1

Instructions: The answer to this question should enlist all the principles followed by the Sufi saints to bring about religious unity and a cohesiveness in the society.

Solution:

• Sufism believed in the existence of one Allah and in the worship of no other god except Allah.
• The Sufis believed in the omnipotence and omnipresence of Allah.
• The importance of having a Pir or Guru to reach Allah was emphasised upon.
• The Sufis also stressed on serving everybody, as they believed that Allah resided in everyone.
• They also preached respect for other religions and condemned the caste system.