Practice Outside The Khanqah (2.6.2) - BHAKTI-SUFI TRADITIONS CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DEVOTIONAL TEXTS (C. EIGHTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY)

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Question 1.
What is a khanqah?
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Think about the purpose of a gathering place for spiritual leaders.
Question 2.
Define asceticism.
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Consider how some religious figures live their lives.
3Question 3.
What is a khanqah?
- A type of Sufi school
- A gathering place for Sufis
- A place of worship
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Think about where spiritual training occurs within Sufism.
4Question 4.
Be-shari‘a Sufis typically adhere to Islamic law.
- True
- False
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Consider what the term 'be-shari‘a' implies.
Question 5.
Explore the historical context that led to the rise of radical Sufi groups outside traditional khanqahs.
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Consider the implications of community needs on spirituality.
Question 6.
Debate the statement: 'Radical Sufism has diluted the essence of Sufism.' Provide arguments for both sides.
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Placing tradition against change can be enlightening.

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