Module: | Communal Harmony & Inter-faith Dynamics
Q70: Consider the following statements regarding Kalam's ritualistic participation in the mosque prayers:
1. Kalam's participation in the evening prayers was initially a mechanical and ritualistic act driven by his father's routine, lacking linguistic comprehension.
2. Because he did not understand Arabic, his participation had absolutely no spiritual impact on his early psychological development.
3. This early ritualistic participation laid the necessary groundwork for his later, more mature intellectual inquiries into the nature of communion with God.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Because he did not understand Arabic, his participation had absolutely no spiritual impact on his early psychological development.
3. This early ritualistic participation laid the necessary groundwork for his later, more mature intellectual inquiries into the nature of communion with God.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. His participation was initially ritualistic but laid the groundwork for his later spiritual maturity.Structural Breakdown: The text shows an evolution: Phase 1 is physical attendance and blind faith (going to the old mosque, believing prayers reached God). Phase 2 is intellectual awakening (asking about the relevance of prayer). Historical/Related Context: Childhood development in traditional societies often begins with mimicking adult rituals.
Comprehension follows later.
The disciplined exposure to the mosque environment sensitized young Kalam to spiritual concepts before he could articulate them.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 2 is incorrect because the text clearly indicates that even without understanding Arabic, the prayers had a massive impact on him, leaving him "totally convinced that they reached God."