Sufism and Sufi orders
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write the meaning of “tariqa” and “tasawwuf” in your own words.
Tasawwuf – a current directed at spiritual purification; tariqa – the method and community on that path (“path”).
2
Make a table of founder, century and region for the three orders.
Yasawiyya – Yasawi, 12th century, Yasi/Turkistan; Kubrawiyya – Kubra, 12th–13th century, Khwarezm; Naqshbandiyya – Naqshband, 14th century, Bukhara.
3
How can the motto “heart with God, hand at work” be understood by a young person today? Write three sentences.
Model: The motto values work alongside belief or values. A person can show spiritual qualities in their work. It implies honesty and responsibility.
4
Why should the history of Sufism be approached academically and neutrally? Give two reasons.
First, scholars and communities evaluate Sufism differently; second, a neutral approach relies on sources and preserves respect.
5
Briefly describe the 1221 event linked to Najmuddin Kubra.
According to tradition and sources, he died defending Urgench when the Mongols attacked the city.