What does the term “Sufism” refer to in Islam?
a) Political activism
b) Spiritual dimension
c) Legal jurisprudence
d) Military conquests
Answer: b) Spiritual dimension
Which of the following is NOT a core element of Sufism?
a) Mystical practices
b) Asceticism
c) Rational inquiry
d) Love for God
Answer: c) Rational inquiry
What is the primary goal of Sufism?
a) Social justice
b) Material wealth
c) Spiritual enlightenment
d) Political power
Answer: c) Spiritual enlightenment
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
Answer: a) Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
Which term in Sufism refers to the mystical journey of the soul towards God?
a) Tawhid
b) Tariqah
c) Haqiqa
d) Ma’rifah
Answer: b) Tariqah
What is the concept of “Tawhid” in Sufism?
a) Spiritual purification
b) Oneness of God
c) Sufi poetry
d) Community gatherings
Answer: b) Oneness of God
Which famous Sufi saint is known for his poetry in the Persian language?
a) Rumi
b) Al-Ghazali
c) Ibn Arabi
d) Abdul-Qadir Gilani
Answer: a) Rumi
What is the significance of “Dhikr” in Sufism?
a) Spiritual retreat
b) Ritual prayer
c) Remembrance of God
d) Pilgrimage
Answer: c) Remembrance of God
Which Sufi order is associated with the “Whirling Dervishes”?
a) Qadiriyya
b) Naqshbandi
c) Mevlevi
d) Chishtiyya
Answer: c) Mevlevi
What is the concept of “Fana” in Sufism?
a) Union with God
b) Spiritual teacher
c) Spiritual guide
d) Spiritual community
Answer: a) Union with God
Who is considered the founder of the Chishti Sufi order?
a) Rumi
b) Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
c) Moinuddin Chishti
d) Al-Ghazali
Answer: c) Moinuddin Chishti
In Sufism, what does the term “Murid” refer to?
a) Spiritual teacher
b) Sufi shrine
c) Sufi disciple
d) Sufi literature
Answer: c) Sufi disciple
Which Sufi practice involves the repetition of the names of God?
a) Dhikr
b) Fasting
c) Hajj
d) Zakat
Answer: a) Dhikr
What is the significance of the term “Wali” in Sufism?
a) Spiritual guide
b) Sufi pilgrimage
c) Sufi literature
d) Spiritual retreat
Answer: a) Spiritual guide
Which Sufi order is known for its emphasis on silent meditation?
a) Qadiriyya
b) Naqshbandi
c) Chishtiyya
d) Mevlevi
Answer: b) Naqshbandi
What is the primary goal of “Muraqaba” in Sufism?
a) Spiritual awakening
b) Ritual prayer
c) Charity
d) Pilgrimage
Answer: a) Spiritual awakening
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
Answer: c) Jalaluddin Bukhari
What does the term “Karamat” refer to in Sufism?
a) Spiritual practices
b) Mystical experiences
c) Spiritual community
d) Sufi literature
Answer: b) Mystical experiences
Which Sufi order traces its spiritual lineage to the teachings of Abu al-Hasan al-Shadhili?
a) Qadiriyya
b) Chishtiyya
c) Shadhiliyya
d) Naqshbandi
Answer: c) Shadhiliyya
What is the concept of “Tasawwuf” in Sufism?
a) Spiritual purification
b) Mystical theology
c) Sufi poetry
d) Ritual prayer
Answer: b) Mystical theology