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Islamic History & DynastiesMuslim Rule in India

Maktoobat e Imam Rabbani is one of the writings of ______________?

  1. A.Data Ganj Bakhsh
  2. B.Shah Waliullah
  3. C.Mujaddid Alif SaniCorrect answer
  4. D.Moinuddin Chishti

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Quick fact: Maktoobat e Imam Rabbani is one of the writings of Mujaddid Alif Sani (Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi).

Explanation

Imam Rabbani, also known as Mujaddid Alif Sani (Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi, 1564–1624), was a prominent Indian Sufi scholar and reformer of the Naqshbandi order. His famous work "Maktoobat-e-Imam Rabbani" is a collection of letters he wrote to his disciples, nobles, and contemporary rulers, addressing spiritual guidance, Islamic revival, and refutation of un-Islamic practices. The title "Mujaddid Alif Sani" means "Reviver of the Second Millennium," reflecting his role in rejuvenating Islam during the Mughal era.

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Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi was born in Sirhind, Punjab, and was a contemporary of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. He strongly opposed the syncretic Deen-e-Ilahi introduced by Akbar and worked tirelessly to restore orthodox Sunni Islam. His collected letters, Maktoobat, are divided into three volumes and remain a significant source of Sufi teachings and Islamic spirituality in the subcontinent.

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