Regarding Sufi literature and its components, consider the following statements:

Maktubat are collections of letters written by Sufi masters to their disciples.

Tazkiras are biographical accounts of saints, often glorifying their spiritual genealogies.

Malfuzats were compiled over centuries and had didactic purposes.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Question

Maktubat are collections of letters written by Sufi masters to their disciples: Correct. They reflect the master’s spiritual insights and the life conditions of recipients.
Tazkiras are biographical accounts of saints, often glorifying their spiritual genealogies: Correct. They serve to memorialize Sufi saints and establish the precedence of their orders.
Malfuzats were compiled over centuries and had didactic purposes: Correct. They were intended to educate and guide followers in spiritual practices.

Thus, all three statements are correct.

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All three

Maktubat are collections of letters written by Sufi masters to their disciples: Correct. They reflect the master’s spiritual insights and the life conditions of recipients.
Tazkiras are biographical accounts of saints, often glorifying their spiritual genealogies: Correct. They serve to memorialize Sufi saints and establish the precedence of their orders.
Malfuzats were compiled over centuries and had didactic purposes: Correct. They were intended to educate and guide followers in spiritual practices.

Thus, all three statements are correct.