What were the similarities between the preachings of Sufi and Devotional saints?
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Similarities:-
1) Both of them are popular among people.
2) They said to the people that there is no difference between Hindu and Muslim.
3) Hindu and Muslim both are the children of God according to them.
4) The compositions are composed by them in local languages.
5) Both of them have pilgrimages in tombs.
6) They both serve for poor and helpless person.
Differences:-
1) Sufism movement was largely followed by Muslims while Bhakti movement was mostly followed by Hindus.
2) Sufism movement was famous in 10 and 11 century while Bhakti movement was famous in 7 and 8 century.
3) Sufism believe in the conversion of Hindu into Islam.
4) Bhakti movement didn't discriminate.
5) Bhakti movement didn't believe in religion conversion.
Answer:
Similarities between Sufi and Bhakti saints
Both Sufi and Bhakti movements emphasised 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. The Bhakti and Sufi saints preached their teachings in the local language.