Islamiat MCQ #1523

The "Naqshbandiyya" is a major Sufi order known for its practice of:

Islamiat MCQ #1523

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The "Naqshbandiyya" is a major Sufi order known for its practice of:

    • A) Whirling dance
    • B) Vocal dhikr
    • C) Silent dhikr (remembrance)
    • D) Extreme asceticism

    Answer: Silent dhikr (remembrance)

    Explanation: The Naqshbandiyya order, founded in Central Asia, is distinguished by its practice of silent dhikr (khafi dhikr) — the remembrance of Allah performed inwardly in the heart rather than aloud.