Q. The terms “Wali and Darvesh” are related to which of the following?
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[A] Spies

[B] Soldiers

[C] Bodyguards

[D] Saints

Answer: D
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 who attempted to develop their intuitive faculties through ascetic exercises, contemplation, renunciation and self denial.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT


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