Sufism and Islamic Mysticism (Islamic Study) MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025 10 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 1. : What is Sufism? (A) A branch of Sunni Islam (B) The mystical dimension of Islam (C) A sect within Shia Islam (D) The political aspect of Islam 2. : Who is considered the founder of Sufism? (A) Imam Ghazali (B) Rumi (C) Ibn Arabi (D) Abu Bakr al-Siddiq 3. : Which term refers to the spiritual journey in Sufism? (A) Hajj (B) Shahada (C) Tariqah (D) Salat 4. : What is the practice of dhikr in Sufism? (A) Charity (B) Pilgrimage (C) Remembrance of Allah through prayers or chants (D) Fasting 5. : Who are the Whirling Dervishes associated with? (A) Jalal ad-Din Rumi (B) Ibn Arabi (C) Al-Ghazali (D) Ibn Taymiyyah 6. : What is the goal of Sufi practices such as meditation, chanting, and dancing? (A) To achieve political power (B) To attain a higher spiritual state and closeness to Allah (C) To accumulate wealth and material possessions (D) To gain knowledge of worldly affair 7. : Which Sufi order is associated with the Chishti lineage? (A) Qadiriyya (B) Naqshbandi (C) Suhrawardiyya (D) Chishtiyy 8. : What does the term “Wali” signify in Sufism? (A) A spiritual guide or saint (B) A ritual prayer (C) A type of fast (D) A pilgrimage site 9. : What is the concept of “Fana” in Sufism? (A) The unity of God (B) The spiritual retreat of a Sufi (C) Annihilation of the self in the divine presence (D) A pilgrimage to Mecc 10. : Which famous Sufi saint is known as the “Friend of God”? (A) Al-Hallaj (B) Bayazid Bastami (C) Abdul-Qadir Gilani (D) Rabia al-Adawiyya Related Posts:Concept of Sufism (Islamic Study) MCQsRole of Islamic scholars and institutions (Islamic Study) MCQsIslamic Art and Architecture (Islamic Study) MCQsIslamic Contributions to Science and Medicine (Islamic Study) MCQsIslamic Ethics and Morality (Islamic Study) MCQsDecline and fall of Islamic empires (Islamic Study) MCQs