Modules 10,11,12 Review

1. Which of the following statements reflects the perspective that God's actions do not have motives?

• God acts without fulfilling any needs or desires.

  
  

•  God's actions are always for the greater good.

• God only creates suffering to teach humanity a lesson.

• God's motives are often misunderstood by humans.

What is "Tawatur" in Islamic tradition?

• A collection of oral traditions passed down through generations.

  
  

• A historical event documented in religious texts.

• A specific type of religious law given to messengers.

  
  

• A report transmitted by so many people that conspiracy to lie is impossible.

  
  

 What does the Quranic verse "Do you think that We created you without purpose and that you will not be brought back to Us (for account)?" (23:115) suggest about the purpose of human life in Islam?

• Life has no purpose and is random

• Humans were created to worship Allah and live according to His guidance.
  

•  Humans were created solely for worldly success.

• Humans are created to follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

According to the "Free Will Defense," why is suffering necessary in a world where humans have free will?

• Because suffering leads to spiritual growth and enlightenment

  
  

• Because suffering serves as a punishment for sinful actions
  

• Because free will allows for the possibility of choosing evil, which results in suffering

•  Because suffering makes Mr.Mir happy

How does the existence of suffering challenge the idea that God exists?

• • It proves that God is weak and cannot prevent suffering.

• •  It raises the question of whether an all-good, all-powerful God would allow suffering to exist.

•  It suggests that God is indifferent to human pain and suffering.

•  It shows that God doesn't exist because suffering is always meaningless.

In the context of the Problem of Evil, why do people expect God to stop suffering?

• •  Because people believe suffering is part of God’s plan for humanity.

• • Because they think God is obligated to end all suffering if He loves humanity.

• • Because people assume suffering has no purpose or meaning.

• Because people believe that suffering is only caused by humans, not by God.

What is the primary function of cause-and-effect relationships in the universe?

• They create chaos and unpredictability.

• They are entirely arbitrary and have no connection to divine intervention.

  
  

• They serve only as philosophical concepts without practical application.

• They establish a framework for understanding natural phenomena.

In the context of  Module 12, what does the term "miracle" refer to?

• A temporary suspension of the cause-and-effect relationship as ordained by God.

• A natural Carrot

•  An event that is simply astonishing but not divine.

• A rare event that occurs when donuts are redy

What example is given in the Module to illustrate a miracle?

• The birth of a child.

  
  

•  The healing of a sick person

• Prophet Ibrahim being unharmed by fire.

  
  

• The blooming of flowers in spring.

  
  

 Why is it incorrect to think that God has needs that He fulfills by causing suffering, similar to human actions driven by need?

• • Because God does not act to fulfill needs, but rather to demonstrate His power.

• Because suffering is always meaningless and does not serve any purpose.

• Because God cannot create suffering without having personal motives for it.

• Because God is perfect and self-sufficient, He does not have needs like humans.