Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams) MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams)
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
41
Which Sufi order gave rise to the spiritual culture of Qawwali music?
Answer:
Chishtiyya
The Chishtiyya in India nurtured Qawwali music as a form of devotional remembrance (sama‘).
42
Who among these is known for reconciling Sufism with political activism in Libya?
Answer:
Muhammad ibn Ali al-Sanusi
Sayyid Muhammad ibn ʿAlī al-Sanūsī founded the Sanusiyya, integrating Sufi discipline with social reform and anti-colonial resistance.
43
The Shattariyya order is distinguished by what kind of spiritual focus?
Answer:
Metaphysical rapid spiritual ascent
The Shattariyya emphasized 'speed' (shatar) — rapid spiritual ascent through intense remembrance.
44
Which Sufi order’s teachings were deeply shaped by Ibn Arabi’s doctrine of Wahdat al-Wujud (Unity of Being)?
Answer:
Mawlawiyya
The Mawlawiyya of Rumi reflected Ibn Arabi’s metaphysical notion of Divine Unity in its poetry and symbolism.
45
The famous saying 'There is no Sufism without Shariah' is most attributed to which order?
Answer:
Naqshbandiyya
The Naqshbandiyya emphasized strict adherence to the Shariah and the Sunnah as foundational to Sufism.
46
The Naqshbandiyya order places great emphasis on following which Madhhab in fiqh?
Answer:
Hanafi
Most Naqshbandī masters adhered to the Hanafi school of law, especially in Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
47
The founder of the Shadhiliyya order was a disciple of which earlier master?
Answer:
Abu Madyan Shu‘ayb
Abu’l-Hasan al-Shādhilī was a disciple of Abu Madyan Shu‘ayb of the Maghrib.
48
Which Sufi order’s founder is known as 'Sultan al-Awliya' (King of Saints)?
Answer:
Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (Qadiriyya)
ʿAbd al-Qādir al-Jīlānī of the Qādiriyya is widely honored with the title 'Sultan al-Awliyāʾ'.
49
Which Sufi order’s teachings most influenced Imam al-Ghazali’s later works?
Answer:
Qadiriyya
Imam al-Ghazali was deeply influenced by the Qadiriyya tradition and its emphasis on sincerity (ikhlas) and detachment from dunya.
50
Which order is known for its ecstasy-inspired dhikr and wonderworking reputation?
Answer:
Rifāʿiyya
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