Module: | Jainulabdeen's Routine & Austerity
Q43: Consider the following statements regarding Kalam's intellectual transition regarding prayer:
1. As a young boy at the old mosque, Kalam fundamentally understood the theological mechanics of the Arabic prayers.
2. Kalam only asked his father about the relevance of prayer when he was "old enough to ask questions."
3. This transition marks Kalam's journey from innocent, blind faith to an analytical and questioning mindset.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Kalam only asked his father about the relevance of prayer when he was "old enough to ask questions."
3. This transition marks Kalam's journey from innocent, blind faith to an analytical and questioning mindset.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. He asked about prayer only when he matured.Structural Breakdown: The text maps two phases: the uncomprehending child (totally convinced they reached God) and the maturing youth (asking about the relevance). Historical/Related Context: Kalam's entire life was defined by this balance: never losing his core faith, but constantly applying the "why" and "how" of a scientist to understand the world around him.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 1 is incorrect because Kalam explicitly admits he had "not the faintest idea of the meaning of the Arabic prayers chanted."