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What is a quest? (use an example of a story that we examined in class to explain your answer)
a long or arduous search for something. Tipu Story, Zuleikha Story, croods etc.
What is a spiritual quest? (use the idea of experiences and stories we examined in class to support your answer)
actively searching for meaning and purpose in life, to become a more self-aware and enlightened person, and to find answers to life’s mysteries and “big questio
What role does al Khidr play in Nabi Musa’s life? Support your answer with an example.
He is his teacher/Guide/mentor. Showed/explained to him the inner meaning
Why do you think al Khidr asked Nabi Musa to be patient? What parallel can you make with your own life journey?
We can decide if the group got the answer right
As per the esoteric traditions, the acts that al Khidr committed should be taken literally T/F. Explain your answer using one of the acts.
False. Did they explain it well?
What is Isra?
The journey that Prophet Muhammad takes from Masjid al Harram (Kaba) to Masjid al Aqsa (Jerulasalem)
What is Miraj?
The Journey that the Prophet takes to the seven heavens accompanied by Jibrail- back to his home.
What one symbol from the miraj story helped you understand the inner meaning of the night journey?
Ladder, White Animal, Jibrail, Prophets along the way, heaven, etc. Did they explain it well?
What movies did we talk about to explain the idea of quest; intellectual and spiritual?
Crood, Harry Potter, Soul, Finding Nemo, etc
What is the connection between knowing the esoteric interpretation and one's quest in life?
Did they get this question right? Class decision
Tell me one thing you learnt from Aziz's story?
He felt connected without being 'connected'.
Tell me one thing you learnt from 'son of the terrorist' story?
Challenging one's beliefs and experiencing life in all its honesty and essence.
