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Question

Which one of the following Silsilas of Sufism was against music?

  1. Chishtiya
  2. Suhrawardiya
  3. Qadiriya
  4. Naqshbandiya

Answer:

Option D: Naqshbandiya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Naqshbandiya”.

The Naqshbandi order of Sufism traditionally discouraged or prohibited music as part of its spiritual practices.