Our Journey to Allah
Read the following quotes from Imam Shah Karim and the Quran.
“We belong to Allah, and to Him, we will return.” (Quran: 2:156)
“I do not want my spiritual children to forget that life on earth is but a very short passage into eternity.” - Imam Shah Karim
What is the meaning of both quotes?
One day, we will return to Allah
Pir Nasir Khusraw gave this to the Imam. He finally found his Guide after searching for a long time.
Bayah, Spiritual
Prophet Muhammad had said, “I am the city of knowledge, and Ali is its gate. Whoever wants to enter the city should come through the gate.” Who is the gate to the city of knowledge today?
Hazar Imam
In “Searching for a Story,” why was Zuleikha jumping from story to story?
She was searching for her own story.
How does the spiritual guide assist us on our spiritual journey?
A) The spiritual guide helps us through difficult times
B) The spiritual guide reveals to us new meanings about this mysterious world
C) The spiritual guide leads us through the unknown
D) All of the above
All the above
Based on the quote below from Imam Shah Karim, what does Tipu (the raindrop) represent?
“When the rain pours onto the earth, it gathers drop by drop to form a river which finally merges into the sea. All rainwater eventually reaches the sea once again. The same is true of the soul. The soul too has its home, and the home of the soul is infinite.”
Soul
Which option provides the best explanation of the given quote?
“Just as the water of a river continues to flow, the line of Imamat never stops….”
The Nur of Imamat will always be there to guide us, Imam, after Imam.
The outer meaning of Allah’s message is called the _________ and the inner meaning is called _______.
Zahir, Batin
What was one of the hidden messages of the story, “Another Way of Seeing Things?”
We have good friends that are there when we need them
You learned about four hidden ‘worlds’ within us. The worlds were thoughts, dreams, feelings, and
Prayers
What is an example of a spiritual journey for someone?
When we spend time with nature and explore Allah’s creation.
When we volunteer or take care of others around us.
When we go to Jamat Khana, we pray to communicate with Allah.
What is the special light that Allah has given to us?
The light which guides us, the nur of Imamat
The Nur of Imamat is with the , the Imams of the Prophet’s family.
Ahl al-Bayt
Recall the tale of the shadow-landers: How did the wise person assist them in discovering the light?
The wise man encouraged them not to give up.
How did the dove receive his senses?
The dove was granted five precious gifts of life from Allah through the prayers of an angel.
TRUE or False: Our Imams continuously remind us that we have souls and bodies. We must carefully look after only our material lives, not our spiritual ones.
False
In the story The Eagle That Forgot Who He Was, the owl helped the eagle remember who he was. Who does the owl possibly represent?
The Guide
The According to "Searching for a Story," how can we become more confident in being Shia Ismaili Muslims?
A) Learn and know about our faith
B) Fulfill our physical and spiritual responsibilities
C) Live ethically
D) All the above
All the above
TRUE or FALSE:
The story of The Picture That Came To Life teaches us that we find answers to our spiritual questions by asking and looking for them ourselves.
True
How did the dove’s life change after he received his senses?
He was able to explore Allah's creation by using his five senses.
Imam Shah Karim reminds us that life on earth is only a short passage into what?
Eternity
What is one important role of the Imam of the Time?
To guide people on their spiritual journey
The word "Batin" refers to
he inner or deeper meaning of something
Many of the stories in This Mysterious Universe encourage us to
Reflect, learn, and grow spiritually
What are the 5 senses Allah has given us?
Taste, touch, smell, hearing, and sight