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Introduction To Islamic Mystician Question Paper

Introduction To Islamic Mystician

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Religious Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND
BACHELOR OF ARTS

ARE 216:
INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC MYSTICIAN

DATE: Friday, 30th April, 2010

TIME: 4.30 p.m. ? 6.30 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer THREE questions, at least ONE from each Section
Section I
1.
Show the meaning of the following terms:
a)
Sufism
b)
Dhikr
c)
Sama
d)
Muraqaba
2.
Sufism originated form the Qur?an and Sunna, and only borrowed form other cultures and philosophies for convenience of expression? Discuss.
3.
Examine the development of Sufism from the period of the Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) to that of the Abbasids.

Section II
4.
a)
Discuss the concept of the Sufi path and its stages.
b)
What is the role of the spiritual master (Sheikh)?
5.
Sufism is saturated with Shi?a features?. Comment.
6.
Examine Three of the following Sufi doctrines:
a)
Unity
b)
Intercession
c)
Gnosis
d)
Love
e)
Faith