Module: | Kalam's Early Life & Maternal Lineage
Q16: Consider the following statements regarding the role of a go-between as explained by Kalams father:
1. Jainulabdeen described himself as a go-between in peoples effort to propitiate demonic forces with prayers and offerings during times of distress.
2. Despite acting in this role, Jainulabdeen believed that this was not a correct approach at all and should never be followed blindly.
3. He emphasized that instead of relying on mediators, people must learn to identify the enemy of fulfillment within themselves.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Despite acting in this role, Jainulabdeen believed that this was not a correct approach at all and should never be followed blindly.
3. He emphasized that instead of relying on mediators, people must learn to identify the enemy of fulfillment within themselves.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: D
🎯 Quick Answer:
All statements are correct. He acted as a mediator but criticized the practice, urging self-reliance.Structural Breakdown: The fathers explanation contains an admission of his functional role (the mediator), a critique of that very role (calling it an incorrect approach), and a philosophical solution (internal identification of fears). Historical/Related Context: In many traditional societies, priests and holy men are sought out to act as buffers against misfortune.
Jainulabdeens progressive view pushes back against this superstition, advocating for internal psychological awareness over external ritualistic propitiation.
Causal Reasoning: All statements are correct.
Jainulabdeen recognized human frailty required a comforting figure during crises, but he ultimately wanted people to outgrow this dependency and conquer their internal fears.