3.0- Chapter One: Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology: (pp. 25-27)

Answer: B. Spiritual connection with Allah

Explanation: The text states that “at the core, we are spiritual beings who need to cultivate and sustain a connection with our Creator, Allah.”

Source: (p. 25)

According to the text, what lies at the core of human nature from the Islamic perspective?

A. Emotional well-being
B. Spiritual connection with Allah
C. Intellectual reasoning
D. Social relationships

Answer: C. Qur’an 39:41

Explanation: The passage directly quotes Qur’an 39:41 about how guidance benefits the soul and misguidance harms only oneself. The verse states “Surely We have revealed to you the Book ˹O Prophet˺ with the truth for humanity. So whoever chooses to be guided, it is for their own good. And whoever chooses to stray, it is only to their own loss. You are not a keeper over them.”

Source: (p. 25)

Which Quranic verse was cited in the passage to illustrate guidance and misguidance?

A. Qur’an 13:28
B. Qur’an 91:7-10
C. Qur’an 39:41
D. Qur’an 2:286

Answer: B. Submission to Allah and purification of the soul

Explanation: The text says: “The key to sound mental health and well-being from the Islamic perspective is submission to Allah… and subsequently purifying the soul.”

Source: (p. 25)

What is identified as the key to sound mental health and well-being in Islam?

A. Social support systems
B. Submission to Allah and purification of the soul
C. Cognitive behavioral techniques
D. Pursuit of material success

Answer: B. Because the Qur’an is itself the ultimate truth

Explanation: The text emphasizes: “Islam is not in need of verification from science, for the miraculous Qur’an is truth itself.”

Source: (p. 26)

Why does the text mention that Islam does not require scientific validation?

A. Because science cannot study human psychology
B. Because the Qur’an is itself the ultimate truth
C. Because psychology contradicts Islam
D. Because science is outdated

Answer: B. Because people today prioritize science over revelation

Explanation: The text notes that in this age “science has been given priority over revelation,” so showing alignment is important to help people appreciate divine wisdom.

What is one reason given for still presenting scientific evidence in the book?

A. To update outdated Islamic teachings
B. Because people today prioritize science over revelation
C. To replace religious doctrines with experiments
D. To show the superiority of Western psychology

Answer: B. Changed Arabian society from oppression and greed to justice and compassion

Explanation: The text states: “Islam transformed the society of Arabia from one of oppression, deception, greed and arrogance to one of justice, honesty, mutual compassion, support and humility.”

Source: (p. 26)

Which transformation did Islam achieve historically according to the text?

A. Turned Arabia into an economic superpower
B. Changed Arabian society from oppression and greed to justice and compassion
C. Established a global empire solely through war
D. Introduced modern technology to Arabia

Answer: B. It often indirectly supports the truths of Islam

Explanation: It says: “The research of secular psychologists, despite all their efforts to avoid a religious foundation, actually substantiates the truth of Islam.”
In this sentence, the word "substantiates" means that the research of secular psychologists supports, confirms, or provides evidence for the truth of Islam, even though they did not intend to do so.

Source: (p. 26)

What does the text claim about secular psychological research?

A. It refutes religious perspectives
B. It often indirectly supports the truths of Islam
C. It is completely unrelated to human nature
D. It focuses only on abnormal psychology

Answer: C. Spiritual, psychological, emotional, and social aspects

Explanation: The text clearly says Islam “outlines a comprehensive model of the human being that incorporates the spiritual, psychological, emotional and social aspects.”

Source: (p. 25)

According to the text, what does Islam incorporate in its comprehensive model of the human being?

A. Only the spiritual aspect
B. Only psychological and social aspects
C. Spiritual, psychological, emotional, and social aspects
D. Only physical and economic aspects

Answer: B. Non-human, rational beings created by Allah from fire

Explanation: It directly defines them as “non-human, rational beings created by Allah from fire.”

Source: (p. 27)

The text describes jinn as:

A. Mythical creatures from folklore
B. Non-human, rational beings created by Allah from fire
C. Invisible bacteria
D. Angels without free will

Answer: B. Recognizing science’s place while prioritizing revelation

Explanation: It says “not to discount the development and progress of science, but rather to place it in its proper perspective.”

Source: (p. 26)

What attitude toward science does the text recommend?

A. Total rejection of all scientific findings
B. Recognizing science’s place while prioritizing revelation
C. Giving science authority over divine guidance
D. Depending exclusively on laboratory experiments for truth