Question

Recently World Sufi Forum was inaugurated in New Delhi to debate on how Sufi teaching can prevent global terrorism.
Consider the following statements which describe Sufism:

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. Only 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1 and 2

Sufis represented the inner side of the Islamic creed, which stresses on self-realization, beautification of the soul through piety, righteousness and universal love for all. The Sufis consider that there is a particular Divine Attribute that dominates the being of every prophet and saint, such that they can be said to be the incarnation of that attribute. The aim of Sufism is the cultivation of Perfect Beings who are mirrors reflecting the Divine Names and Attributes.
The mystical ideas of Sufism were constantly in conflict with the orthodox elements of Islam due to Sufism’s pantheistic approach and emphasis on love, repentance, peace and renunciation. Though Sufism did chip away at the orthodoxy, it did not completely abolish orthodox practices or discourage all its adherents