WorksheetsMEKTUBAT (1 - 19 Mektub)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of the “Second Level of Life” (İkinci Tabaka-i Hayat), which is the life of Prophet Khidr (Hz. Hızır) and Prophet Ilyas (Aleyhimesselâm)?
Living a relatively free life
Entering a life like that of angels and gaining luminosity
Not having the responsibility to meet human needs
Being present in many places at the same time
Eating and drinking whenever they wish
Which of the following is not one of the reasons why Bediüzzaman Said Nursî refused to accept gifts?
The people who brought gifts were generally in need themselves
The people who brought gifts did so because they considered Bediüzzaman to be righteous
To practically refute those who accuse scholars of using their knowledge and religion as a means of livelihood
The obligation to follow in the footsteps of the prophets for the dissemination of the truth
The carelessness of both those who give and receive gifts in giving and receiving in the name of Allah
Which of the following does not describe “Imam-ı Mübîn”?
It refers to the origin, lineage, roots, and seeds of everything rather than their apparent existence.
It is a title for a type of divine knowledge and command.
It pertains more to the unseen world than the visible world.
It is a register of power.
It pertains more to the past and future than the present time.
I) Since the beauties of Yusuf are of the kind of otherworldly beauties, love for him is not of the kind of metaphorical loves that would be a fault.
II) The feelings of Prophet Jacob (a.s.) towards Prophet Joseph (a.s.) are not love; rather, they are compassion.
III) Intense love and passion for beings is befitting the rank of prophethood.
IV) The love that is a means of reaching the Name al-Wadud is from the matter of Prophet Jacob’s (a.s.) love for Prophet Joseph (a.s.).
Which of the above statements are correct regarding the exalted feelings of Prophet Jacob (a.s.) towards Prophet Joseph (a.s.)?
Only I
Only II
I and II
II and IV
II, III and IV
"Yes, worldly affairs are like bottles doomed to break. Eternal matters of the hereafter, on the other hand, are as valuable as very solid diamonds. The intense curiosity, passionate love, fierce ambition, stubborn desire, and similarly strong emotions in human nature are given to earn the matters of the hereafter. To direct these intense feelings towards transient worldly affairs is like giving the price of eternal diamonds for perishable and breakable bottles."
According to the paragraph, which of the following statements are incorrect?
I. The intense emotions in human nature are given to earn the hereafter.
II. Love is an intense affection.
III. It is impossible for the bad trait of ambition to transform into the high trait of true ambition.
Only I
Only II
Only III
I and II
I, II, III
Bediüzzaman Said Nursi lived in exile in Barla until 1935. During this period, Bediüzzaman did not apply for a certificate. Which of the following is one of the reasons for this?
Because no sheikh or teacher was given a certificate
Because he did not want to recognize the government
Because obtaining a certificate was contrary to Islam
Because he did not want to receive a salary from the government
Because he did not want to give any truth to the suspicions about him
Which of the following is not one of the reasons why Bediüzzaman Said Nursi withdrew from politics?
Because there was no need for him, as he was not a means for anything
The path of politics is full of difficulties and hardships
The possibility of unknowingly becoming an instrument for foreigners
Being exiled in a village and having all his circumstances monitored
The possibility of committing a thousand sins for a desired goal
Which of the following is not one of the principles that Bediüzzaman listed as “a rule of my life throughout my entire life”?
Not accepting a salary
Not accepting people’s property since his childhood
Not receiving a salary even from the membership of “Dârü’l Hikmet-i İslâmiye”
Not being under obligation for worldly livelihood
Not accepting zakat
I - The individual is not sacrificed for the general welfare.
II- The part is sacrificed for the safety of the whole.
III- If absolute justice can be implemented, the lesser of two evils is not chosen.
IV- During the time of the two Shaykhs, it was not possible to implement absolute justice.
Which of the above statements are true facts in terms of “absolute justice”?
I and III
II and III
III and IV
I, II and III
I, III and IV
Which of the following is correct regarding children who die before reaching puberty?
I- Since everyone will be 33 years old in Paradise, there will be no children there.
II- Children who die before reaching puberty will remain children eternally.
III- The children of believers who die before puberty will allow their parents to experience the pleasure of loving children in Paradise.
IV- Since there is no procreation in Paradise, there is no love or affection for children.
Only II
I and II
I and III
II and III
II and IV
During the occupation of Istanbul, which of the following is the name of the work authored by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi to struggle against the intrigues of the British?
Hücumat-ı Sitte
Hutuvât-ı Sitte
Telvihât-ı Tis’a
Rumuzât-ı Semâniye
Divan-ı Harb-i Örfi
Which of the following statements about the World of Images (Âlem-i Misal) and the discoveries of saints (velis) is incorrect?
The degree of faith in the unseen (iman-ı bilgayb) is much higher than the degree of witnessing (şuhud).
The World of Images (Âlem-i Misal) is similar in form to the material world (âlem-i madde).
If the World of Images and the material world are mixed together, their rules will appear incorrect.
Within a one-year distance of the material world, a representative existence (vücud-u misali) with a width of thousands of years can be placed.
Some saints (ehl-i velâyet) should interpret their visions while in the state of witnessing (hâlet-i şuhud).
“It is a type of sainthood that comes from the inheritance of prophethood, which, without passing through the path of the intermediary realm (barzakh), directly transitions from the apparent to the reality and pertains to the development of Divine nearness. Although this path of sainthood is very short, it is extremely exalted. Its wonders are few, but its virtues are many. Unveiling and miracles are rarely seen in it.” Which of the following options contains the truth described in the paragraph above?
The Greatest Ascension (Mi‘raj-i Akbar)
Lesser Sainthood (Wilayat-i Sughra)
Intermediate Sainthood (Wilayat-i Wusta)
Greatest Sainthood (Wilayat-i Kubra)
Certainty of Truth (Haqqu’l-Yaqin)
Which of the following statements about “Wahdat al-Wujud” is correct?
I- Wahdat al-Wujud is an imperfect rank.
II- According to the followers of Wahdat al-Wujud, existents consist only of illusions and imaginations.
III- According to the followers of Wahdat al-Wujud, it is not “all is He” (heme ost), but “all is from He” (heme ezost).
IV- The followers of Wahdat al-Wujud are the primary students of the Qur’an.
I and II
III and IV
I, II and III
I, III and IV
II, III and IV
I. The adoption of the principle that “Individuals are sacrificed for the welfare of the government and the continuation of public order”
II. The adoption of the principle that “Everything is sacrificed for the welfare of the nation”
III. The presence of the traditional rivalry vein of the Umayyads against the Hashimites in some individuals like Yazid
IV. The Umayyads’ view of other nations as “subject peoples”
V. Other nations supporting Hz. Husayn (r.a.) with the intention of revenge
Which of the above statements are among the reasons for the oppression inflicted upon Hz. Husayn (r.a.) and his supporters?
I, II and IV
I, III and V
I, IV and V
II, III and V
I, II, III, IV and V
Which of the following works is also known as “The Testimonial of Two Schools of Calamity”?
Divan-ı Harb-i Örfî
Hutbe-i Şamiye
Sünuhat
Münazarat
Muhakemat
“If you feel sorry for the child, the child will go from this filthy, stifling, distressing dungeon to a comfortable, happy palace. If you are saddened for your own self, you are seeking your own benefit; if the child stays here, it is a temporarily doubtful benefit, and along with it, there is much more distress and pain from the child's troubles.” In the paragraph above, which of the following is the underlined word used as a metaphor for?
A) Prison
B) House
C) World
D) Cell
E) Palace
After witnessing which miracle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) become a Muslim?
Water flowing from the fingers of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
The barren goat giving milk
The stones in the hand of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) glorifying Allah
The miracle of the splitting of the moon
Seventy people being satisfied with a small amount of food
"Rights and truth cannot be monopolized. How can faith and the Qur'an be monopolized? You may monopolize the methods and laws of your worldly affairs. But the truths of faith and the principles of the Qur'an cannot be made official and turned into a worldly transaction for a fee. Rather, those divine secrets, which are a gift from God, can only be attained with pure intention and by detaching oneself from the world and selfish desires."
Which of the following questions could the above statement be an answer to?
Why have you avoided politics so much?
By what right are you publishing religious materials?
How can we trust that you will not interfere in our worldly affairs?
Sheikhs interfere in our affairs, and sometimes you are called a sheikh as well?
How do you make a living? How do you get by without working?
While describing divine favors and blessings, which of the following verses does Bediüzzaman mention?
“We put our trust in Allah.” (Hud Surah, 11/56)
“I entrust my affair to Allah.” (Mu’min Surah, 40/44)
“I do not absolve myself.” (Yusuf Surah, 12/53)
“Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear.” (Baqarah Surah, 2/286)
“And proclaim the favor of your Lord.” (Duha Surah, 93/11)
A man asked the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to pray for his deceased little daughter to be brought back to life. When the girl was resurrected by the prayer of the Prophet (peace be upon him), she was asked, “Do you wish to return to your father and mother again?” What did the girl reply?
I have become friends with the angels.
I have become a bird of Paradise.
I have found those who are even better than them.
I am waiting for my mother and father as well.
I am flying towards the stars.
One of the most important miracles of our Prophet (peace be upon him) is related to the blessing of food and water. Which of the following is not one of the reasons for this?
The Companions experiencing financial difficulties
The insufficiency of water and agriculture in the Arabian Peninsula
Frequent exposure to thirst
It being a divine favor, gift, and feast to the Prophet (peace be upon him) due to necessity
The poor and needy people quickly embracing faith
In the Torah, regarding the Companions of the Prophet who will appear from the mountains of Paran, it is stated, “The banners of the holy ones are with him.” Which of the following options best explains the meaning that should be understood from this verse in the Torah?
The Companions are righteous saints.
The Companions will fight with their banners.
The Companions will migrate.
The Companions will never part with the Qur’an.
The banner of the Companions is the “standard of praise” (livā’ al-ḥamd).
During the Battle of Badr, when Ukkaşe ibn al-Mihsan al-Asadi's sword was broken, how did the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) help him?
He repaired the broken sword and restored it to its original state.
He gave him his own sword.
He gave him a thick stick.
He gave him a sharp arrow.
He told him to throw a stone while saying “Shahati’l-wujuh”.
If life is likened to a ship belonging to the Ever-Living, Self-Subsisting (Hayy-ı Kayyum), what would be the true duty of a human being?
Captain
Servant
Passenger
Helmsman
Merchant
