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Komal PuniaAIR 6

Question 13GS1GS1

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.

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Introduction

Sufism, despite owing its origin to Arab world, flourished in Amalta in 13th-15th century AD.

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Main Body

[Causes of sufism popularity in India]

1Liberal principles attracted masses
2Exploitative practices by state in name of religion - (a) Jizya, religious tax,
3Equility notion - as Islam thought based on equality & all discrimination based on class, castes etc
4Expression of masses — Sufi prayers, Qasida, etc open to all
5Equality of women - which wasn't seen in Islam.
6Influence on sufi leaders - Nizamuddin Auliya, Khwaja Bakkhyian Kale
7Concepts like piri-muridi attracted masses.

Sufism had multifaceted impact on Indian society —

1Aesthetic awakening eg folksongs like Chartkhaure, Chatkinamo
2Regional language integration
3Social cohesion and social gathering eg Dargshe
4Social reforms like better treatment of vulnerables.
5Bhakti movement analogue in Islam
6promoted religions unity with idea of 'Ek Rabb' (one God)

However it faced certain challenges —

1limited reach
2Not all sects followed.
3Different perspective of different sufi leaders - conflict -

Despite these, it altered Indian society in fundamental way. Thought it arose origen to foreign land but the principles & ideals were much like indigenous elements hence could deepen its roots in no time.

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Conclusion

Despite these, it altered Indian society in fundamental way. Thought it arose origen to foreign land but the principles & ideals were much like indigenous elements hence could deepen its roots in no time.

34 words

  • Directly addresses why Sufism succeeded despite being foreign religion
  • Identifies specific causes with examples (Jizya tax)
  • Notes equality principle as major appeal

Topper

Komal Punia

AIR 6

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Bhakti Sufi

Sufism in India

Writing Stats

242

Total words

5

Paragraphs

analytical

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