Which of the following best describes the impact of Sufism on women?
A. Sufism allowed women to express themselves in an otherwise patriarchal Muslim world.
B. Sufism prohibited women from engaging in mystical study.
C. Sufism argued that women could achieve mystical oneness with God, but only with the help of men.
D. Most Sufis were women, a factor that greatly increased their prestige throughout the Muslim world.
Answer: A
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