Sufism originated in Arabia and Persia region as a reaction against the worldliness of the early Umayyad period. Which of the following sentences are true with regard to Sufism?

It advocated simple living while opposing the display of excessive wealth

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It believed that Sufism is greater than all other religions.

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It propagated universal brotherhood.

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Sufi saints believed that one could reach God through personal devotion and love.

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Solution

The correct options are
A It advocated simple living while opposing the display of excessive wealth
C It propagated universal brotherhood.
D Sufi saints believed that one could reach God through personal devotion and love.
Sufism, known as tasawwuf in Arabic, is a form of Islamic mysticism or philosophy that emphasised on introspection and spiritual closeness with God. It advocated simple living while opposing the display of excessive wealth. Sufi saints believed that one could reach God through personal devotion and love. They also believed all religions to be equal and considered those as just different ways paths to reach the same God. Universal brotherhood and equality were other beliefs propagated under Sufism. Sufism, with such beliefs, spread from Arabia to other areas like India in the next few centuries.

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