Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Dance, Music, and Poetry in Sufism

What you need to know

Analyze divergent understandings of the use, significance, and purpose of dance, music, and poetry within Islam, focusing on Sufism.
Evaluate how these art forms are used to express belief and serve as devotional acts.
Compare divergent interpretations of their use, including their rejection by some groups, referencing Sahih al-Bukhari 15:70 and 69:494.