U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021

Sufism in India

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

The book 'Fawaid ul Fawad' is the record of the conversations of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya, it was compiled by:

Solution & Analysis

Answer: A

Concept 'Malfuzat' literature refers to the recorded conversations of Sufi saints, providing an authentic look into their daily life and spiritual teachings.

Explanation Fawaid-ul-Fawad was compiled by Amir Hassan Sizzi. Unlike many hagiographies, it avoids supernatural claims, focusing on the ethical and spiritual guidance of Nizamuddin Auliya.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option A is Correct: Amir Hassan Sizzi, a disciple, recorded these meetings between 1307 and 1322.
Logic 2: Nizamuddin Auliya (Mahbub-e-Ilahi) belonged to the Chishti order and emphasized humanitarian love and religious tolerance.

Active Recall

Question

What is 'Malfuzat' literature?

Answer

It is a genre of Sufi literature that records the table-talk or spoken words of a spiritual master.

Core Insight

Fawaid-ul-Fawad serves as a primary historical source for the social and religious history of the Delhi Sultanate beyond court politics.