Which of the following statements is correct?
a- The origins of Suhrawardi's philosophy went back to Plato's Republic, where God is represented by the symbol of the moon.
b- Suhrawardi's writings were universally read in the Islamic world.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The origins of Suhrawardi's philosophy went back to Plato's Republic, where God is represented by the symbol of the sun. Suhrawardi's writings were universally read in the Islamic world. They were studied by Shaikh Mubarak, who transmitted their idea to his sons, Faizi and Abu'l Fazl, who were trained under him.