INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MOVEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following aspect of Bhakti Movement was common with Sufism?
A
Monotheism or belief in one God
B
Equality and brotherhood of man
C
Rejection of rituals and class Division
D
All of the Above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Monotheism or belief in one God, Equality and brotherhood of man, Rejection of rituals and class division are aspect of Bhakti Movement that was common with Sufism.

Detailed explanation-2: -This concept of universal brotherhood and the humanitarian ideals of the Sufi saints attracted the Indian minds. Hence the basic features of the Bhakti cult had many similarities with those of Sufism. Thus, option (D) is correct.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Bhakti movement refers to the theistic devotional trend that emerged in medieval India. Sufism may be best described as a practice of asceticism, which through belief and practice helps believers attain nearness to God.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer The “Worship of idols” is the aspect that not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Bhakti and Sufi movements established and promoted the personalised approach of religion. The saints discarded the prevailing caste system and promoted the idea of universal brotherhood. The movements promoted unity among the Hindu and Muslim masses.

There is 1 question to complete.