Test Your Knowledge on Sufism

Explore the mystical sect of Islam by taking this quiz on Sufism and its practices.

published on July 01
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Who is considered the founder of Sufism?

Who is considered the founder of Sufism?
Abu Bakr
Umar ibn al-Khattab
Rumi
Ali ibn Abi Talib
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What is the term used for Sufi mystic poetry?

Sufi poetry
Haiku
Sonnet
Limerick
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Where did Sufism originate?

Where did Sufism originate?
Saudi Arabia
Persian Empire
Spain
Turkey
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Which Sufi order did Rumi belong to?

Chishti Order
Qadiri Order
Suhrawardi Order
Mevlevi Order
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The practice of dhikr in Sufism involves what?

The practice of dhikr in Sufism involves what?
Remembrance of God
Fasting
Pilgrimage
Charity
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What is a Sufi gathering known as?

Majlis
Hajj
Zikr
Iftar
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Who wrote the famous Sufi work 'The Conference of the Birds'?

Saadi
Ibn Arabi
Attar of Nishapur
Farrid ud-Din Attar
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Which Sufi saint is known as the 'Saint of Baghdad'?

Which Sufi saint is known as the 'Saint of Baghdad'?
Rabia Basri
Junaid Baghdadi
Al-Hallaj
Bayazid Bastami
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Mevlana Rumi was born in which modern-day country?

Mevlana Rumi was born in which modern-day country?
Iran
Iraq
Pakistan
Afghanistan
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What is the literal meaning of the term 'Sufi'?

What is the literal meaning of the term 'Sufi'?
Warrior
Teacher
Monk
Wool-wearer
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Which Sufi practice involves spinning around in repetitive circles?

Which Sufi practice involves spinning around in repetitive circles?
Whirling Dervishes
Sama
Muraqaba
Khalwa