Question

Identify gestures indicating Jahanara's devotion:

• A. Wore footwear
• B. Circled tomb thrice
• C. Applied finest itar
• D. Visited after Ramzan

Hint:

Itar, used in many Sufi rituals, represents purity and is often applied to tombs to signify reverence and a connection with the spiritual realm.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Jahanara’s devotion is most prominently reflected in her anointing the tomb with itar (a non-alcoholic perfume), a common Sufi devotional practice that symbolizes spiritual purity. She went barefoot to demonstrate humility (contrary to option 1, where footwear is incorrect), and while circling the tomb was a common practice, Jahanara circled it seven times, not thrice (making option 2 incorrect). Additionally, while she visited during the sacred month of Ramzan, her devotional gesture with itar was the most significant expression of her spirituality.