Review before the Sufism

Question 1

Shia Ismailis and Sufis both believe in the Batini approach to the Qur’an.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The Imam of the Time has the sole authority to interpret the faith.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Zahir is the inner, hidden meaning of a verse.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

What does “Exoteric” mean?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge that is open, clear, and accessible to the general public

Question 5

Who are the Sufis?

Accepted Answer

Mystics who seek closeness to God through love and inner purification

Question 6

What is Ta’wil?

Accepted Answer

Spiritual and allegorical interpretation of the Qur’an

Question 7

Ismaili have always provided verse by verse interpretation of the Qur’an al-Sharif

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What does the word “ambiguous” mean?

Accepted Answer

Unclear, vague, puzzling

Question 9

Qur’an should only be interpreted symbolically.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

What is Tafsir?

Accepted Answer

Explanation, interpretation, or commentary of a word or verse of the Qur’an

Question 11

What is Batin?

Accepted Answer

The inner, hidden, or deeper meaning of the Qur’an or spiritual insight

Question 12

According to Shia belief, the Imam is a spoken Qur’an.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Esoteric approach mean

Accepted Answer

The batini approach to the Qur'an al-Sharif, The meaning is hidden and accessible only to a few

Question 14

What is Asbab al-Nuzul?

Accepted Answer

Explaining the historical context of a specific verse

Question 15

Shia Ismailis believe only in the Batini approach to the Qur’an.

Accepted Answer

False

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