WorksheetsIslamic Morality - Al-Ghazzālī’s Exposition
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main concern of al-Ghazzālī’s life as extracted from the statement in Kimiya al-Sa‘Édah?
Social status
Worldly influence
Material possessions
Spiritual enlightenment
According to al-Ghazzālī, what is the soul's origin and its longing?
Originated from self and longs for power
Originated from divine and longs for spiritual enlightenment
Originated from nature and longs for material wealth
Originated from society and longs for fame
What is the function of the spirit according to al-Nasafi?
To analyze thoughts
To create desires
To control emotions
To govern the body
What is the main effect of al-nafs al-ammarah bi al-su’ according to al-Qur’an?
Paralyze the cognitive process
Enhance cognitive abilities
Improve physical health
Boost emotional intelligence
What is the state of al-nafs al-mutma’innah as described in Surah al-Fajr?
Misguided and heedless
Constant awareness
Peace and satisfaction
Negligence and sordidness
According to al-Ghazzālī, what is the main concern of ethics?
Pursuing material wealth
Well-being in the hereafter
Gaining knowledge for worldly influence
Achieving success in this world
What are the various dimensions of man's inner self mentioned in the text?
Ruh, qalb, nafs, `aql
Conscious, subconscious, unconscious, superconscious
Body, mind, soul, spirit
Physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual
What is the function of the spirit according to al-Nasafi?
To provide emotional stability
To enhance intellectual abilities
To govern the body
To control the physical body
What is the term used in the text to denote human psyche?
Nafs
`Aql
Qalb
Ruh
What is the downward dimension of the soul according to Al-Ghazzālī?
The soul that blames
The soul at peace
The animal soul
The universal soul
What is the main focus of ethics according to al-Nasafi?
Seeking material possessions
Attaining spiritual enlightenment
Acquiring knowledge for personal gain
Achieving fame and recognition
How does al-Qur’an describe the impact of al-nafs al-mutma’innah?
Constant awareness
Peace and satisfaction
Misguided and heedless
Negligence and sordidness
According to al-Ghazzālī, what is the role of the spirit in controlling the body?
To provide emotional stability
To enhance intellectual abilities
To govern the body
To control the physical body
What is the significance of al-nafs al-mutma’innah according to al-Qur’an?
Constant awareness
Peace and satisfaction
Misguided and heedless
Negligence and sordidness
According to al-Nasafi, what is the ultimate goal of the human spirit?
Material possessions
Spiritual enlightenment
Worldly fame
Intellectual superiority
How does al-Ghazzālī define the concept of 'al-nafs al-ammarah bi al-su’'?
The soul that blames
The soul at peace
The animal soul
The universal soul
