NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
14/16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
MARCH/APRIL 2014 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: ISL355
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO TASAWWUF
TIME ALLOWED: 2 HRS
Instruction to Candidates: Answer only THREE questions in all
1. Definition the term “Sufism”; discuss the various views about the derivation of the word. (24 marks)
2. Discuss briefly the reasons for conflict between the doctors of the law and the sufis in the 3rd / 9th century. (23 marks)
3. Trace the stages of transition from asceticism to mysticism. (23 marks)
4. Discuss the Khurānian School of Sufism. (23 marks)
5. What is the common misconception about asceticism; explain its right concept.
(23 marks)
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