2011 · Q108
Which of the following statements about Sufism is/are correct?
- 1Sufism was the mystical interpretation that developed within Islam.
- 2Sufi philosophy highlighted the atmosphere of religious tolerance by speaking about the universal love in quest of the Almighty.
- 3The Sufis developed a very complex philosophy and initiated very complicated practices unintelligible to the masses.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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- A1 and 2
- BOnly 2
- COnly 3
- D1 and 3
Explanation
Sufism was the mystical dimension of Islam and preached universal love and tolerance; it used simple, accessible practices rather than an unintelligible philosophy, so statements 1 and 2 are correct.