Around twelfth century Sufi Silsilas began to ciystgdlize in different parts of the Islamic world to...........

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Around twelfth century, Sufi Silsilas began to ciystgdlize in different parts of the Islamic world to signify

1. continuous link between the master and disciple

2. unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad

3. the transmission of spiritual power and blessings to devotees

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2 only

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1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Sufi silsilas began to crystallise in different parts of the Islamic world around the twelfth century. The word silsila literally means a chain, signifying a continuous link between master and disciple, stretching as an unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad. It was through this channel that spiritual power and blessings were transmitted to devotees. Special rituals of initiation were developed in which initiates took an oath of allegiance, wore a patched garment, and shaved their hair. Thus, all statements are correct.