The correct option is
1 only
Explanation
The reconstruction of Sufi history in India relies heavily on specific literary genres produced within Sufi circles. The two most prominent categories are Malfuzat (recorded conversations of Sufi saints) and Tazkiras (biographical dictionaries or accounts of Sufi saints).
Statement-wise Analysis
- Statement 1 is Correct: Fawa’id-al-Fu’ad (Morals for the Heart) is a classic example of Malfuzat literature. It consists of the recorded conversations of the Chishti saint Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya. These conversations were compiled by his disciple, the poet Amir Hasan Sijzi Dehlavi. It is highly regarded for its historical accuracy and lack of supernatural embellishments compared to later texts.
- Statement 2 is Incorrect: While Akhbar-ul-Akhyar (News of the Righteous) is indeed a famous Tazkira containing biographies of Sufi saints, it was not written by Amir Khusrau. It was authored by Abdul Haqq Muhaddis Dehlavi during the Mughal period (specifically during the reign of Jahangir). Amir Khusrau is known for works such as Khazain-ul-Futuh, Tughlaq Nama, and Nuh Sipahr.
Key Takeaway
Fawa’id-al-Fu’ad is a Malfuzat compiled by Amir Hasan Sijzi, whereas Akhbar-ul-Akhyar is a Tazkira written by Abdul Haqq Muhaddis Dehlavi.