Which of the following term/s is/are used for Muslim saint/s? 1. Wali 2. Darvesh 3. Fakir How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Which of the following term/s is/are used for Muslim saint/s?
1.Wali
2.Darvesh
3.Fakir
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: In parallel with the Bhakti movement in Hinduism, Sufism played a similar role in Islam. The terms Sufi, Wali, Darvesh and Fakir are used for Muslim saints.

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Q. Which of the following term/s is/are used for Muslim saint/s? 1.Wali 2.Darvesh 3.Fakir How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. Which of the following term/s is/are used for Muslim saint/s?
1.Wali
2.Darvesh
3.Fakir
How many of the statements given above are correct?