Discuss the similarities in Sufi and Bhakti traditions.
The emerging places of Sufi and Bhakti movements were different but the ideologies of both these movements had many similarities. They can be discussed as follows : Humanism: Both the movements considered an individual as the main subject. They advised all human beings to live in peace and harmony. Monotheism: Both the movements believed in one God. The Sufis stated that God is one and we are all his children. The saints of the Bhakti movement also sang hymns in praise of God. Love for Mankind: The saints of the Sufi and Bhakti movement advised all their followers to love human beings. Love for human beings leads to love for God.Praise for Guru: Both Sufi saints and Bhakats have eulogized Guru in their hymns. The only difference is that the Sufis term their Guru as Pir. Tolerance: The Sufi saints and Bhakats advised all the Hindus and the Muslims to be tolerant. They should live unitedly. Similarity Between Sufis or Bhakats and Mystics: There was a great similarity between Sufis or Bhakats and mystics regarding nature, God, soul, and other things.
