Which of these is NOT a strategy used by Sufis to survive in occupied Afghanistan

limiting engagement with the community

Which is the core principle of Sufism?

Seeking to transcend the distance between human and God through love

Why is defining Sufism so hard to do?

There are debates on its beliefs and what it has in common with Islam

What is the difference between a Mullah and a Sufi?

While seen as opposites, they have overlapping roles & can be one person

What is the decline hypothesis?

Sufism isn't relevant in Afghanistan anymore

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1
Which of these is NOT a strategy used by Sufis to survive in occupied Afghanistan
creating poetry to spread their beliefs and traditions
limiting engagement with the community
negotiating with the Taliban
"working" with NGOs
2
Which color is particularly important to Sufism?
Turquoise
Periwinkle
Smaragdine
Mauve
3
Which is the core principle of Sufism?
Seeking understanding through zikr, Qawwali, and Urs
Using community and music to bring peace and mutual understanding
Loving others and God the way you love yourself
Seeking to transcend the distance between human and God through love
4
What is the name of the festival that marks the arrival or Spring?
Dolu
Wergli
Qawwali
Norwuz
5
Orientalism propaganda was the main reason of the divide of legalistic Islam and mystic Sufism
True
False
6
Why is defining Sufism so hard to do?
There are debates on its beliefs and what it has in common with Islam
The importance of music in the religion makes it impossible to define
There are debates on if it does/doesn't have similar aspects of Hinduism
Not enough people practice the religion to give it it a classification
7
What room is this class in?
Horizon 401
Horzin 4001
Horiizon 4001
Horizon 4000
8
Sufi poetry cannot be interpreted depending on cultural/religious context
True
False
9
Which of these is TRUE about the Dervish Brotherhood?
They can hold secular jobs
They can only speak to each other about things regarding Sufism
You must be older than 18 to join
They cannot hold secular jobs
10
What is the difference between a Mullah and a Sufi?
Mullahs are born female and Sufis are born male
Sufis don't believe that Mullahs are valid
While seen as opposites, they have overlapping roles & can be one person
Mullahs are Islamic religious leaders and cannot be Sufis
11
What is chanted during a Qawwali?
Allah
Sufis rule
Taj
Zikr
12
What is the decline hypothesis?
Sufism is still a large part of Afghan culture
Sufism left Afghanistan but exsists in other cultures
Sufism isn't relevant in Afghanistan anymore
Sufism is bad for Afghanistan
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Extra Credit: What is Anna's GLOA concentration?
Global Conflict and Security
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Global Inequalities and Responses
Global Media and Communication

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