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
51
Which order’s early development emphasized service to society and participation (not just quietism)?
Answer:
Nimatullahi
The Niʿmatullāhī order emphasized meaningful participation in society. :contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}
52
Which Sufi order is widely practiced in East Africa and among Swahili Muslim communities?
Answer:
Ba‘Alawiyya
The Ba‘Alawiyya order is widely practiced in East Africa among Swahili Muslim communities. :contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}
53
Which order historically had strong influence in Kashmir region?
Answer:
Qadiriyya wa Naqshbandiyya
The Qadiriyya wa Naqshbandiyya order was influential in the Kashmir region. :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}
54
The term 'silsila' in Sufism refers to:
Answer:
The spiritual chain of masters
Silsila refers to the chain of spiritual masters linking an order back to the Prophet ﷺ. :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}
55
Which Sufi order played a significant role in the spread of Islam without armies in Indonesia?
Answer:
Chishtiyya and Naqshbandiyya
Chishtiyya and Naqshbandiyya orders were influential in Indonesia’s peaceful spread of Islam. :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}
56
Which order was particularly influential in the Ottoman Empire and Balkan regions?
Answer:
Bektashiyya
The Bektashiyya order was influential in the Ottoman Empire and the Balkans. :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}
57
Which order emphasizes a lineage of silent remembrance (dhikr) rather than vocal chanting?
Answer:
Naqshbandiyya
The Naqshbandiyya order is noted for its practice of silent dhikr. :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}
58
Which Sufi order has historically been prominent in South Asia alongside Chishtiyya?
Answer:
Naqshbandiyya
The Naqshbandiyya order is one of the most prominent Sufi orders in South Asia. :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
59
Which order’s founder was also a renowned poet whose tomb is in Anatolia?
Answer:
Mawlawiyya
Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī of the Mawlawiyya order was a renowned poet, buried in Anatolia. :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
60
Which order is famous for its devotional chanting gatherings known as sama’?
Answer:
Chishtiyya
The Chishtiyya order is especially known for its Sama’ – devotional chanting. :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}