Question

Answer these questions.
1. Who were the Sufis? Mention their main teachings.
2. State any two similarities between Bhakti and Sufi movements.
3. Briefly explain the effect of Sufi and Bhakti movements.

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Answer 1

Explanation:

a.By educating the masses and deepening the spiritual concerns of the Muslims, Sufism has played an important role in the formation of Muslim society

b.Similarities between bhaktism and Sufism were: The Bhakti and Sufi movements showed the people that the existence of God could be experienced under the guidance of a guru. Priests or ulemas are not required to feel the presence of God. ... The Bhakti and Sufi saints preached their teachings in the local language.

c.Both the Sufi and the Bhakti movements emphasized on the feeling of universal brotherhood and religious tolerance. As a result, an environment of mutual love and respect was created among different sections of society. Since the Bhakti and the Sufi saints preached their teachings in the local language

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Explanation:Sufism, or tasawwuf, is an Islamic movement that utilizes prayer, asceticism, music and even dance to achieve a deeper understanding or knowledge of God.
2. Similarities between bhaktism and Sufism were: The Bhakti and Sufi movements showed the people that the existence of God could be experienced under the guidance of a guru. Priests or ulemas are not required to feel the presence of God. ... The Bhakti and Sufi saints preached their teachings in the local language.
3. .The Medieval period is considered as an age of great cultural synthesis in India and during this period a new phase of cultural development was initiated. The synthesis between different cultures gave birth to new philosophical and religious traditions, ideas. The real development of Bhakti movement took place in South India between the 7th and the 12th centuries through the teachings of poet saints known as Alvars and Nayanar. The Sufi saints of the Muslims also emphasized devotion to Allah (God). The spiritual yearning made Kabir, Guru Nanak, Mirabai, Surdas, Tulsidas, Chaitanya and others, the great exponents of Bhakti movement.