1) Prophet Yusuf's brothers planned to seal his fate as a lost and forgotten soul. Despite their cruel intentions Prophet Yusuf ended up becoming well established in the land of Egypt. What lesson do we learn from this?

1. The brothers were poor planners and did not think their plan through the end and so their plans became inconsequential.
2. The plots and plans of treacherous people are always inconsequential.
3. Allah has control over all affairs hence no matter what we plan the final consequences always lie in the hands of Allah.
4. None of the above.

2) What was the fate of Prophet Yusuf after he was separated from his family during his teenage years?

1. He was unlawfully convicted for committing murder and sent to prison.
2. He was brutally beaten up by a band of gypsies and left to die.
3. He was sold into slavery.
4. None of the above.

3) What were the factors that led to the ultimate success of Prophet Yusuf?

1. His ability to outsmart his elder brothers.
2. His patience, perseverance and staying away from sin.
3. His good fortune and good luck.
4. All of the above.

4) What was the reaction of Prophet Yaqub when he was informed of the death of his son?

1. He began to wail and weep bitterly mourning the loss of his son.
2. He lost hope in Allah and complained to Him for taking his beloved son away.
3. He cursed and rebuked his sons for their carelessness and irresponsibility.
4. He turned to Allah with hope and patience.

5) What does the act of being patient require of us?

1. to stop ourselves from despairing.
2. to be in control in times of sadness and worry.
3. to refrain from complaining.
4. All of the above.

6) What makes the story of Yusuf unique as compared to the other stories of the prophets mentioned in the Quran?

1. The story of Prophet Yusuf is told only in the form of small parts and revealed over several surahs.
2. The story of Prophet Yusuf is told in one complete Surah from beginning to end.
3. The name of Prophet Yusuf has been mentioned only in Surah Yusuf.
4. The story of Prophet Yusuf is the only story that has not been related as a complete story, however the entire story can be found in a single hadith.

7) In times of stress and anxiety one must be patient, this means:

1. being able to accept what is beyond our control, not to despair and refrain from complaining.
2. taking medication to relieve the stress.
3. being able to ignore the trials and tribulations of life completely.
4. being able to suppress one's pain through self-pity.  

8) Select a true statement.

1. Stories mentioned in the Quran are limited only to the stories of the Prophets and not the righteous predecessors.
2. Stories in the Quran are usually told in small bite size pieces and revealed over several Surahs.
3. Stories in Quran are usually told in a complete form and each story makes up one entire Surah of the Quran.
4. There are hardly any stories of the Prophets or the righteous predecessors mentioned in the Quran.

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