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What is Sufism (Tasawwuf) primarily concerned with?
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Sufism focuses on purifying the heart and drawing nearer to Allah through spiritual practices.
2
Which Arabic root is the word 'Sufi' commonly linked to?
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The root Ṣ-F-W signifies purity, referencing the purifying of the heart in Sufism.
3
Which word describes a Sufi practitioner?
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A Ṣūfī is someone engaged in the spiritual discipline of Sufism.
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Which phase of the spiritual journey involves repentance?
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Tawbah (repentance) is the first step in the Sufi path toward inner purification.
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Which term refers to the station of God-consciousness in Sufism?
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Taqwa (God-consciousness) is a key station in Sufi spiritual realization.
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What does 'Ihsan' mean in Sufi terminology?
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Ihsan refers to perfecting one’s worship with deep consciousness of Allah.
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Which of the following is a Sufi practice involving remembrance of Allah?
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Dhikr (remembrance) is central to Sufi practice, focusing the heart on Allah.
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Which Sufi concept refers to annihilation of the self in Allah?
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Fana’ is the dissolution of the ego before reaching closeness to Allah.
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What does 'Baqa’' mean in the Sufi path?
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Baqa’ refers to enduring in Allah after Fana’ of the self.
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Which Sufi practice is a group remembrance gathering?
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Hadrah is a collective Sufi gathering for dhikr and spiritual elevation.
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Who is referred to as a spiritual guide in Sufism?
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A Sheikh provides mentorship and guidance in the Sufi spiritual path.
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What is a 'Tariqah' in Sufism?
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Tariqah refers to a Sufi brotherhood or structured spiritual practice lineage.
13
Which famous Sufi order was founded by Abdul Qadir Jilani?
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The Qadiriyyah order was established by Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani.
14
Which Sufi order emphasizes silent dhikr?
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The Naqshbandi path is known for silent remembrance of Allah.
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Which of these is a major classical Sufi text?
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Al-Hikam by Ibn Ata’illah al-Iskandari is a foundational Sufi text of wisdom.
16
Who wrote 'Ihya’ Ulum ad-Din'?
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Imam al-Ghazali wrote the Ihya’ Ulum ad-Din, integrating Sufi spirituality with shari‘ah.
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Which term refers to inner ego or self in Sufism?
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Nafs refers to the self or ego that must be disciplined in the Sufi journey.
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What does 'Qalb' mean in Sufi terminology?
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Qalb is the spiritual heart that perceives Allah in Sufi teachings.
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What is the purpose of 'Muraqabah'?
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Muraqabah is meditative contemplation to remain constantly aware of Allah.
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Which Sufi method emphasizes listening and poetry?
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Sama’ (listening) is a Sufi practice involving spiritual music or recitation for elevation of the heart.
