Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

The Role of the Sheikh in Sufism

What you need to know

Analyze divergent understandings of the importance and purpose of a relationship with a Sheikh or teacher in Sufism.
Evaluate the history, teachings, and contributions of prominent teachers such as al-Ghazali, emphasizing his work on the Qur’anic basis of Sufism.
Assess the historical significance of figures like ibn al-‘Arabi and Rabi‘a al-‘Adawiyya.