Question Q13Explain why; bring out the impactsGS1GS1
Explain why Sufism, a liberal reform movement in Islam could deepen its roots in the Indian sub-continent, despite Islam being a foreign religion? Also, bring out the impacts of Sufism on Indian society.
Introduction
Sufism movement in Islam believed in mystical aspects of prayers, music and meditation to achieve salvation. It was led by Chisti, Qadri schools etc.
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Main Body
Why Sufism deepened roots in India: (1) Similarity to Bhakti Movement with focus on music such as Qawali to express direct path to God. (2) Led to liberal thinker - King Akbar deftly influenced by Sufi Philosophy was liberal and took indigenous people. This resulted in support for Sufism. (3) Harmonious leaders such as Nizamuddin Chisti, Rahmay Bakti, Humayudin Auliya found support among Sunni affiliates.
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- Connects Sufism to Bhakti tradition
- Mentions specific Sufi saints
- References King Akbar's role
Topper
Aditya Heyday Upadhyay
AIR 1542023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Culture
Bhakti Sufi
Sufism in India
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