Question

Summarise the essence of Sufi cult.

Answer 1

Sufism has a history in India evolving for over 1,000 years.[1] The presence of Sufism has been a leading entity increasing the reaches of Islam throughout South Asia.[2] Following the entrance of Islam in the early 8th century, Sufi mystic traditions became more visible during the 10th and 11th centuries of theDelhi Sultanate.[3] A conglomeration of four chronologically separate dynasties, the early Delhi Sultanate consisted of rulers from Turkic and Afghan lands.[4] This Persian influence flooded South Asia with Islam, Sufi thought, syncretic values, literature, education, and entertainment that has created an enduring impact on the presence of Islam in India today.[5] Sufi preachers, merchants and missionaries also settled in coastal Bengaland Gujarat through maritime voyages and trade.

Answer 2

The essence of the Sufi cult:

• Sufism is a practice followed by the Muslims to seek discovers the truth divine, love and knowledge by experiencing God. They practice to see Muhammad in their dreams. They strive to have a relationship with the divine.
• They believe that aids and supports are coming from Muhammad even today. Sufism is also elaborated in the perspective of the basic attitudes of the religious mentioned in the Quran.