WorksheetsThe Valley of Obstacles P-201-214
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the first obstacle mentioned in "The Valley of Obstacles" that a traveller on the path of Deen must overcome?
Lack of knowledge
Sustenance and demand of the self
Fear of failure
Distractions from worldly pleasures
What is the remedy for overcoming the obstacle of sustenance according to the text?
Hard work and perseverance
Trust in Allah
Seeking advice from others
Avoiding worldly desires
Why is it important to put trust in Allah to overcome the obstacle of sustenance?
It allows one to focus on prayers and righteous acts
It guarantees financial success
It eliminates all obstacles in life
It ensures physical health
What are the two qualities mentioned in the text that lead to success in the world?
Wealth and intelligence
Boldness and trust in Allah
Knowledge and power
Courage and ambition
According to the text, what enables a bold and courageous man to overcome obstacles and achieve success?
His wealth and resources
His connections and influence
His intelligence and education
His trust in Allah's promises
What happens to a man who is weak in his belief and trust in Allah, as described in the text?
He becomes wealthy and powerful
He remains disturbed and fails in his schemes
He gains wisdom and knowledge
He achieves peace and tranquility
What does the text suggest about the man who has full trust in Allah?
He fears the obstacles in his path
He relies on wealth to achieve success
He does not fear any man in working for his intentions
He avoids challenges and hardships
What does Hazrat Amir Muaviyah (RAA) emphasize about performing great deeds in the battle of Siffin?
Great deeds require minimal effort and planning.
Great deeds demand facing formidable difficulties and hardships.
Great deeds are only achievable through wealth and power.
Great deeds are accomplished by avoiding challenges.
What quality do businessmen and traders exhibit when undertaking hazardous journeys?
Fear and hesitation.
Courage and preparedness to bear loss or gain.
Avoidance of risks and challenges.
Dependence on others for success.
How are ordinary shopkeepers described in the text?
Ambitious and courageous.
Weak-hearted and devoid of ambition.
Risk-takers with large working capital.
Visionaries with foresight and strategic thinking.
What is the primary aim of pious men as described in the text?
Accumulating wealth and power.
Achieving salvation in the Hereafter.
Expanding their businesses globally.
Gaining recognition in society.
What do pious men do after attaining trust in Allah?
Engage in worldly affairs and trade.
Retire to deserted areas and focus on worship.
Pursue wealth and material success.
Build large communities in populated areas.
What is the foundation of Deen according to the text?
Courage and resolve to face dangerous tracts
Respect and honor deserving to become the King of Allah's lands
Crossing arduous valleys of knowledge and practice
All of the above
What does Hazrat Sulaiman al-Khawas (RA) say about placing full trust in Allah?
It will make rulers and princes needy towards the person
It will make the person dependent on others
It will lead to material wealth and prosperity
It will make the person lose all worldly possessions
What is the significance of Allah being the Owner of all that is in the earth and heavens, as mentioned in the text?
It emphasizes the need for sincerity in trusting Allah
It highlights the importance of material wealth
It suggests reliance on human efforts alone
It discourages spiritual practices
What did Hazrat Ibrahim (RA) observe when he reached sacred Makkah?
People trading goods
A man circumambulating the House of Allah and reciting a couplet
A group of travelers resting
A festival being celebrated
What does the couplet recited by the man in Makkah emphasize?
The importance of worldly possessions
Remaining devoted to Allah and not loving anyone except Him
The need for companionship during journeys
The significance of physical strength
According to the text, what is the mark of identity for the group of pious people?
Their wealth and possessions.
Their disgust with the world and generosity.
Their knowledge and education.
Their physical strength and power.
What does the text suggest is a great loss of Deen?
Not performing daily prayers.
Not putting trust in Allah.
Not giving charity to the poor.
Not fasting during Ramadan.
What does the verse from the Holy Qur'an (30:40) emphasize about Allah?
Allah created humans and left them to fend for themselves.
Allah created humans and provided their sustenance.
Allah created humans and gave them free will.
Allah created humans and tested their patience.
What additional responsibility does Allah take upon Himself, as mentioned in the text?
To guide humans to success.
To provide sustenance to His creations.
To punish those who disobey Him.
To ensure justice in the world.
According to Surah 51:22-23, where is the sustenance of humans promised?
In the heavens.
In the earth.
In the oceans.
In the mountains.
What is the Quranic command in Surah 5:23 regarding believers?
To trust in Allah if they are indeed believers.
To trust in their own abilities.
To trust in worldly possessions.
To trust in their leaders.
What is the consequence mentioned for those who do not consider Allah's promise sufficient?
They are rewarded for their efforts.
They take no heed of His promises, warnings, and commands.
They are forgiven for their mistakes.
They are given another chance to believe.
What did Hazrat Hasan Basri (RA) say about a community that has no trust in the oaths of Allah?
They will be blessed with sustenance.
They will be forgiven for their sins.
Allah's curse will be upon them.
They will be guided to the right path.
According to Hazrat Owais Qarni (RA), what is required for Allah to accept worship and devotion?
Equal devotion to the people of the earth and heavens.
Testifying to Allah and putting faith in His guarantee for sustenance.
Offering daily prayers and fasting regularly.
Giving charity to the poor and needy.
Which of the following is NOT included in the subject of Tawakkul?
Its meaning.
Place and occasion of Tawakkul.
Definition of Tawakkul.
The history of Tawakkul.
What does the Quran state in Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:159) about trust in Allah?
Trust in Allah is unnecessary if you are confident.
Trust in Allah should only be placed after success.
Trust in Allah should be placed after firm resolution.
Trust in Allah is only for spiritual matters.
What is the rational and Shara'ee perspective on relying on Allah for sustenance?
It is unnecessary as humans can provide for themselves.
It is essential for both spiritual and physical well-being.
It is only applicable to religious scholars.
It contradicts the need for hard work.
According to the text, why is it necessary for Exalted Allah to guarantee sustenance for His creation?
Because He has made creatures needy of sustenance but has not defined ways for them to search for it.
Because He has given creatures the ability to find sustenance on their own.
Because sustenance is only required for spiritual growth.
Because sustenance is a shared responsibility between Allah and His creation.
