Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Sufism?
1. Self-discipline was considered essential to gain knowledge of God.
2. It did not follow the Islamic law.
3. Sufi saints pursued suppression of passions by ascetic practices.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer1 and 3 only
Correct Answer2 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer1, 2 and 3
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct. In Sufism, self-discipline was considered an essential condition to gain knowledge of God by sense of perception. It stressed the elements of love and devotion as effective means of the realisation of God. Love of God meant love of humanity and so the Sufis believed service to humanity was tantamount to service to God. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Sufi orders are broadly divided into two: Ba-shara, that is, those which followed
the Islamic Law (shara) and be-shara, that is, those which were not bound by it. Both types of orders prevailed in India. Hence, while some sufi saints followed islamic law, some did not. Statement 3 is correct. Ideas emphasised by Sufism are meditation, good actions, repentance for sins, performance of prayers and pilgrimages, fasting, charity and suppression of passions by ascetic practices.
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