Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Al-Biruni identifies the Sufi doctrine of divine love as self-annihilation with parallel passages from Bhagavad Gita.
According to Al-Biruni, Sufi theories of Soul were similar to those in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra.
The Hatha Yogic treatise Amrita Kunda had lasting impact on Sufism.
Hujwiri's conversation with the Yogis shows that he was impressed with their theory of the division of the human body.
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A and B are correct. Al-Biruni in his *Kitab fi Tahqiq ma li’l-Hind* (Indica) discussed Indian philosophical concepts, finding parallels between Sufi ideas like *fana* (annihilation) and concepts from the Bhagavad Gita, and comparing Sufi theories of the soul with Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
C is correct. The Sanskrit Hatha Yoga text *Amrita Kunda* was translated into Arabic and Persian and influenced Sufi physiological and mystical practices.
D is likely incorrect. Hujwiri, in his *Kashf al-Mahjub*, mentions encountering Yogis and discusses their practices. While he noted some similarities in asceticism and detachment with Sufism, his overall tone is generally critical from an Islamic perspective, and there is no strong evidence to suggest he was “impressed” specifically by their theory of the division of the human body (like chakras or subtle physiology) in a way that implies acceptance or admiration from his Islamic standpoint. His account is more of an observation and a comparison/contrast exercise.