The Sufi work kashf-ul-Mahjub was written by ? [UPSC CAPF 2019]

(a) Abu’l Hasan al Hujwiri
(b) Moinuddin Chishti
(c) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
(d) Amir Khusrau

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Abu’l Hasan al Hujwiri 

With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? [UPSC CSE 2012]

1. Meditation and control of breath
2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place
3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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1, 2 and 3 

Which of the following statements about Sufism is/are correct? [UPSC CAPF 2011]

1. Sufism was the mystical interpretation that developed within Islam.
2. Sufi philosophy highlighted the atmosphere of religious tolerance by speaking about the universal love in quest of the Almighty.
3. The Sufis developed a very complex philosophy and initiated very complicated practices unintelligible to the masses.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 3
(d) 1 and 3

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1 and 2 

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