The Somewhat Different Traveler
How long did each traveler get to be king?
One year
What was Ibrahim's father's job?
He was a jeweler.
How did the minister feel about the relationship between Adam and the king?
He felt jealous.
The queen in this story wanted to spread religious values without resorting to _______________.
Force
What remark did the minister often make?
He would often say, "Inshallah Khair," which means God Willing, it is good.
What time of year was it when the first traveler entered the village?
The first day of spring (last night of winter)
Why did Ibrahim become poor?
His father died, and the family had to close the jewelry store
What advice did the minister give to Adam?
He told him to refrain from looking into the king's eyes when speaking to him.
Why did the queen decide to teach a lesson to these three ministers?
They were sometimes lazy in fulfilling their religious duties.
What was the king doing when he cut his finger?
He was eating his freshly grilled meat.
What does the word sage mean as it is used in this story?
Who did Ibrahim go to for help?
Why did the guards leave the minister alone in the desert?
The minister was wearing the white cloak, so they were following the orders of the king.
What did the first minister fill his sack with?
The best fruits he could find on the trees
What did the king's doctor say needed to be done for treatment of the cut finger?
He said the finger had to be amputated.
What does the wise man reveal to the last traveler?
He tells him that, after a year, the people will cast him out of the village.
Why didn't Yusuf let Ibrahim inside his castle when he first came to meet him there?
He wanted to respect his dignity by helping him indirectly so that Ibrahim wouldn't feel ashamed.
What clothing item did Adam give the minister?
A white cloak
What did the third minister fill his sack with?
Weeds, grass, and leaves
When the king got angry at the minister, where did send him?
He had him imprisoned in the darkest dungeon in the castle.
What did the last traveler buy with the money he saved while he was king?
A house
Which verse from the Qur'an is shared at the end of this chapter?
O you who believe! Avoid much suspicion; indeed, some suspicions are sins.
Qur'an 49:12
What did the minister tell the king was the reason that Adam wouldn't look at his face.
He told him that Adam couldn't bear to look at his unkept face, meaning the reason was because he didn't look good enough.
How long were the ministers imprisoned in the dungeon?
7 days
Why didn't the huntsmen sacrifice the king?
According to their laws, they needed to sacrifice someone whose organs were fully intact, and the king was missing a finger.