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THE LEGEND OF THE FIRST FEMALE SUFI SAINT

Syllabus:  GS-1- Bhakti and Sufi movement Role of women and women organizations Focus : Rabia al-Basri, an eighth-century figure from Iraq, is revered in Islamic tradition as the first woman Sufi saint. Rabia’s life in the desert exemplifies her commitment to asceticism, owning only minimal possessions. Source- Image of Rabia Introduction: The Appeal of Religious …

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