Concept of Sufism (Islamic Study) MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025 20 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. : What does the term “Sufism” refer to in Islam? (A) Political activism (B) Spiritual dimension (C) Legal jurisprudence (D) Military conquest 2. : Which of the following is NOT a core element of Sufism? (A) Mystical practices (B) Asceticism (C) Rational inquiry (D) Love for God 3. : What is the primary goal of Sufism? (A) Social justice (B) Material wealth (C) Spiritual enlightenment (D) Political power 4. : Who is considered the first Sufi? (A) Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (B) Ali ibn Abi Talib (C) Umar ibn al-Khattab (D) Hasan al-Basri 5. : Which term in Sufism refers to the mystical journey of the soul towards God? (A) Tawhid (B) Tariqah (C) Haqiqa (D) Ma’rifah 6. : What is the concept of “Tawhid” in Sufism? (A) Spiritual purification (B) Oneness of God (C) Sufi poetry (D) Community gatherings 7. : Which famous Sufi saint is known for his poetry in the Persian language? (A) Rumi (B) Al-Ghazali (C) Ibn Arabi (D) Abdul-Qadir Gilan 8. : What is the significance of “Dhikr” in Sufism? (A) Spiritual retreat (B) Ritual prayer (C) Remembrance of God (D) Pilgrimage 9. : Which Sufi order is associated with the “Whirling Dervishes”? (A) Qadiriyya (B) Naqshbandi (C) Mevlevi (D) Chishtiyya 10. : What is the concept of “Fana” in Sufism? (A) Union with God (B) Spiritual teacher (C) Spiritual guide (D) Spiritual community 11. : Who is considered the founder of the Chishti Sufi order? (A) Rumi (B) Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (C) Moinuddin Chishti (D) Al-Ghazali 12. : In Sufism, what does the term “Murid” refer to? (A) Spiritual teacher (B) Sufi shrine (C) Sufi disciple (D) Sufi literature 13. : Which Sufi practice involves the repetition of the names of God? (A) Dhikr (B) Fasting (C) Hajj (D) Zakat 14. : What is the significance of the term “Wali” in Sufism? (A) Spiritual guide (B) Sufi pilgrimage (C) Sufi literature (D) Spiritual retreat 15. : Which Sufi order is known for its emphasis on silent meditation? (A) Qadiriyya (B) Naqshbandi (C) Chishtiyya (D) Mevlevi 16. : What is the primary goal of “Muraqaba” in Sufism? (A) Spiritual awakening (B) Ritual prayer (C) Charity (D) Pilgrimage 17. : Which famous Sufi saint is known for his association with the Naqshbandi order? (A) Rumi (B) Al-Ghazali (C) Jalaluddin Bukhari (D) Abdul-Qadir Gilani 18. : What does the term “Karamat” refer to in Sufism? (A) Spiritual practices (B) Mystical experiences (C) Spiritual community (D) Sufi literatur 19. : Which Sufi order traces its spiritual lineage to the teachings of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili? (A) Qadiriyya (B) Chishtiyya (C) Shadhiliyya (D) Naqshbandi 20. : What is the concept of “Tasawwuf” in Sufism? (A) Spiritual purification (B) Mystical theology (C) Sufi poetry (D) Ritual prayer Related Posts:Sufism and Islamic Mysticism (Islamic Study) MCQsRole of Islamic scholars and institutions (Islamic Study) MCQsRole of Sunnah in Islamic jurisprudence (Islamic Study) MCQsIslamic Art and Architecture (Islamic Study) MCQsIslamic Caliphates (Islamic Study) MCQsIslamic Contributions to Science and Medicine (Islamic Study) MCQs