Practice The Growth Of Sufism (2.6) - BHAKTI-SUFI TRADITIONS CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DEVOTIONAL TEXTS (C. EIGHTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY)

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Question 1.
What is the main focus of Sufism?
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Think about the reaction to materialism.
Question 2.
Define khanqah.
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Think about where Sufis gather.
3Question 3.
What does 'tasawwuf' refer to?
- A Sufi community
- Sufism
- A type of music
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It's closely related to the core of Sufism.
4Question 4.
True or False: Khanqahs are only for male Sufis.
- True
- False
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Think about the nature of community in Sufism.
Question 5.
Discuss how Sufism's emphasis on personal experience compares to the rigid structures of mainstream Islamic practices.
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Consider how personal vs. collective beliefs shape experiences.
Question 6.
Analyze the socio-political implications of Sufi pilgrimages in India's diverse religious landscape.
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Think about the relationship between faith and community bonding.

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