UNIT NO. 1 THE SAVIOUR OF MANKIND • Comprehension Answer the following questions. 1. What type of land Arabia is? Ans: Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its trackless deserts of sand dunes in the dazzling rays of very hot sun. 2. Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic? Ans: Since it is a language of eloquence, Allah Almighty sent it in Arabic. 3. For which ability were the Arabs famous? Ans: The Arabs were famous for their remarkable memory and ability of eloquence. 4. What was the condition of mankind before the Rasool (S.A.W)? Ans: Mankind stood on the verge of chaos. The civilization had started crumbling. It had fallen victim to wrong beliers, social evils, cruelty and injustice. 5. Why did the Rasool (S.A.W) stay in the cave of Hira? Ans: The Rasool (S.A.W) stayed in the cave of the mount Hira for meditation and spent days and weeks in remembrance of Allah Almighty. 6. What was the first revelation? Ans: Read in the of thy Lord Who created; created man from a clot (of congealed blood): Read and thy Lord is most Beautiful, Who taught (the use of) the pen, taught man that which he knew not. (Qur'an, 96: I -5). 7. Why did the pagan Arabs threaten the Rasool’s (S.A.W) uncle? Ans: Since the belief of Oneness of' God (Tauheed) was threatening the dominance of the Pagan Arabs in the society, they threatened the Rasool's (S.A.W) uncle. 8. What did Hazrat Ayesha say about the life of the Rasool Ans: She said, "His morals and characters are the embodiment of the Holy Quran.” UNIT NO.2 PATRIOTISM • Comprehension Answer the following questions. 1. How will you define patriotism? Ans: Patriotism is defined as thus: Means love for the motherland or devotion to one's country. 2. What are the qualities patriot? Ans: A patriot loves his country and is always willing to sacrifice for it when the need arises. 3. As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties towards your country? Ans: As a citizen Of Pakistan my first and foremost duty to my country is loyalty to it. I should always be willing to sacrifice my life for the freedom and honor of my country. I should work hard for the progress and prosperity of my country. 4. What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion? Ans: it is the sprit of patriotism that makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion. 5. How will you elaborate Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s quote? “We must develop a sense of patriotism galvanize us all into one united and strong nation?” Ans: If we develop a sense of patriotism we shall not fall pray to disunity, disharmony, provincialism and disintegration. The spirit of patriotism will keep us united and strong. UNIT NO. 4 HAZRAT ASMA (R.A) • Comprehension Answer the following questions. 1. What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.W)? Ans. When Abu Jehl asked Hazrat Asma (R.A) about her father's whereabouts, she counter questioned him, "How would I know?" This Infuriated Abu Jehl. He slapped Hazrat Asma's (R.A) face so hard that her ear-ring fell off. She faced him bravely and did not reveal the secret. 2. Why was Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (R.A) worried? Ans: Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (R.A) was worried that Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) had taken all the wealth with him leaving him and children empty handed and helpless. 3. How did Hazrat Asma (R.A) console her grandfather? Ans. She immediately gathered some pebbles and put them at the place where her father used to keep his money and jewels and covered them with a piece of cloth. She called her grand-father and told him that her father had left all that for us. He touched the cloth and his concern was alleviated. In this way, Hazrat Asma (R.A) consoled her grand-father. 4. Who was Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zubair (R.A)? Ans: Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zubair (R.A) was son of Hazrat Asma (R.A). 5. Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma’s (R.A) love and respect for the Rasool (S.A.W)? Ans: The role of Hazrat Asma (R.A) played at the time of the migration of the Rasool (S.A.W) showed her love and respect for the Rasool (S.A.W). Disbelievers of Makkah were bent upon taking the life of Rasool (S.A.W) and were looking for him. She risked her life and supplied food to Rasool (R.A) and his father Abu Bakar (R.A) in the cave of Thaur courageously. 6. Which incident in the story tells about the generosity of Hazrat Asma (R.A)? Ans. When Hazrat Asma (R.A) inherited a garden after the death of her sister Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) she sold it and gave away all the money among the poor and the needy. She felt pleasure in doing so. 7. What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (R.A)? Ans: The message we get from the life of Hazrat Asma (R.A) is that one should live a life of bravery, truthfulness, piety, generosity and patience. 8. "Her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us." How? Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) was an embodiment of bravery generosity and patience. She had resolute faith in Allah Almighty and always showed patience in sufferings and hardships. Therefore, her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us. • "She lived a life of hardships but never swerved?" comment. Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) showed patience on every occasion. When Abu Jehl slapped her face for not revealing the whereabouts of her father Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) she faced him out and did not reveal the secret. When Hajjah Bin Yousaf hanged her son, Abdullah Bin Zubair, she bore this shock with patience and did not show any weakness before Hajjaj, the Governer of Iraq. She had a resolute faith in Allah and faced every calamity with patience and valor. Had any other woman been in her place, she would have surrendered before hardships and sufferings. UNIT NO.5 DAFFODILS • Comprehension Answer the following questions. 1. What is the central idea of the poem? Ans. The central idea of the poem is that it presents before us not only the attractive and exciting beauty of nature but also the purifying and enduring impact of it on human beings. 2. What do daffodils represent in the poem? Ans. Daffodils represent nature and its impact on human beings. 3. What "wealth" do memories of the scene give to the poet? Ans. It's about moments in our life that we replay in our memories. 4. List the words that heighten the sound effect in the poem by using the figurative language. Ans. The poet has heightened the impact of the poem by using figurative language such as “they stretched in never ending line” and “ten thousand saw I at a glance”. ▪ How do you compare the daffodils with the stars? Ans. The comparison of daffodils with the stars suggests that the daffodils are happy and carefree. They flutter and dance beneath the trees in the breeze. The poet lies on the couch and his heart fills with pleasure and he starts dancing with the daffodils. UNIT NO.6 THE QUAID'S VISION AND PAKISTAN o Comprehension Answer the following questions. 1. How much confidence did the Quaid-e-Azam have in the nation? Ans. The Quaid-e-Azam had a great confidence in his nation. 2. What was Quaid's concept of our nation? Ans. The Quaid's concept of our nation was that we are one nation on the basis of religion and culture. 3. What was the ideology of the Quaid-e-Azam based on? Ans. The ideology of the Quaid-e-Azam was based on the pivot of the Muslim unity and oneness as a nation. 4. What can be the possible solution to our present problems? Ans. The possible solution to our problems is that we should not fall prey to fatal diseases of disunity, disharmony and disintegration. We should pay heed to the Quaid's warnings and advice. 5. How can we become a strong nation? Ans. We can become a strong nation if we start to think beyond personal, local, linguistic, ethnic, sectarian or provincial identities and prejudices. ▪ What would the Quaid feel to see the present condition of the country and the nation? Ans. He would have been extremely grief-stricken to see that his nation is falling prey to fatal diseases of disunity, disharmony and disintegration. ▪ What does loves of our country demand from us? Ans. The love of our country demands us that we should think beyond our personal motives and make Pakistan a strong and prosperous state. ▪ What is the result of neglecting the advice of the Quaid? Ans. We swiftly fell victim to fatal disharmony and disintegration. UNIT NO. 7 THE SULTAN AHMAD MASJID o Comprehension Answer the following questions. 1. Why Sultan Ahmad Masjid is also known as Blue Masjid? Ans: The Sultan Ahmad Masjid is known as the Blue Masjid because of the blue tiles that embellish its interior. 2. Who was appointed as the architect of the masjid? Ans: Sedefhar Mehmat Aga, was appointed the royal architect of the masjid. 3. Why was a heavy iron chain hung at the entrance of the court? Ans. A heavy iron chain was hung at the entrance of the court, so that the Sultan had to lower his head every time he entered the court in order not to get hit and also as the symbolic gesture, to ensure the humility of the ruler in the face of the divine. 4. How does the interior of the masjid look? Ans. The interior of the masjid is embellished with blue tiles, which gives its interior an attractive look. 5. Why do you think Madrassah and hospice was part of the masjid? Ans. I think the Madrassah was for the students who came to acquire Islamic religious education and the hospice was for the needy and the destitute. 6. Who constructed the masjid Sophia? Ans. Hagia Sophia Masjid was constructed by an Ottoman Caliph. ▪ What does the 'Royal Kiosk' mean? Ans. A Royal Kiosk was a small separate room built in the for the exclusive use of a Turkish Sultan. STORY WRITTING 1. An Old Man and his Sons An old man had three sons. They always used to quarrel with one another. He advised them to live in peace. They did not care for it. The old man was very sad. He wanted to teach them a lesson. He thought of a plan. One day he gave them a bundle of sticks. He asked them to break it one by one. They tried their best to break it but failed to do so Then he asked them to untie the bundle. He gave one stick to each and asked them to break it. They broke it very easily. He advised them to live together like sticks. Moral: 1. Union is strength. 2. Be United. 3. United you stand, divided you fall. 2. Kindness of the Rasool (S.A.W) Once the Rasool (S.A.W) was going somewhere with his companions. On the way, one of his companions saw a nest of sparrows. The sparrows were singing with joy. He picked up the sparrow chicks from the nest. All the sparrows came crying. The Rasool (S.A.W) asked his companion the reason of their crying. He told that he had taken out their chicks. The Rasool (S.A.W) advised him to put back the baby sparrows in the nest. He did so. The sparrows felt happy and stopped crying. Moral: l. The Rasool (S.A.W) was benefactor of all the worlds. 2. God is kind to him who is kind to others. 3. Robbers turn good Citizens Hazrat Sheikh Abdul- Qadir Gilani (God be pleased with him) went out on a journey with a caravan. His mother advised him to speak the truth always. A gang of robbers fell on his caravan and looted every one of them. A robber came to him and asked him if he had something. He told that he had some coins stitched in his shirt. He took the boy to his leader. The leader asked him why he had not denied of having money. The boy told him about the advice of his mother. It had a deep effect on him. He felt sorry for his deeds. He repented and gave up robbery. He returned everything to all the members of the caravan and advised his gang to live an honest life. Moral: 1. Always speak the truth. 2. Never tell a lie. 3. Self-remorse is a light house to right path. 4. Good, sometimes, comes out of evil. 4. A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed There lived two friends in a village. They decided to go to the city for some job and set off. There was a forest on their way. They sat under a tree to take rest for some time. All at once a bear appeared from behind a bush. They were filled with fear. One of them climbed up the tree. The other did not know how 'to climb a tree. He was in a fix. He had heard that bear did not harm the dead. So, he lay down flat and held his breath. bear came to him and sniffed at him. It was convinced that he was dead. It left him unhurt. The friend on the tree came down when he saw that the bear was away. He asked his friend what the bear had whispered in his ear. The other friend replied that the bear had advised him not to trust a selfish friend. Moral: l. Beware of fair-weather friends. 2. Do not trust a selfish friend. 3. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 5. The Boy who Cried Wolf There lived a shepherd in a village. He used to graze sheep in a jungle. One day, he thought of a mischief and began to cry, "Wolf" "Wolf' at the top of his voice. The villagers heard it and ran to his help with sticks. They found him stand laughing. They took it ill and went back. It was repeated and the villagers did the same. This time they decided not to trust him. After some days, a wolf did come there. The boy cried "Wolf' many times but nobody came to help him. The wolf killed the boy and some of the sheep. Moral: l. Once a liar, always a liar. 2. Never tell a lie. 6. A Farmer and his Lazy Sons Once there lived a farmer. Ile had four sons. All of them were quite lazy and did nothing. Ile advised them to work but they did not care for that. At last the farmer fell seriously ill. He called all his sons and told them about the treasure lying somewhere in the fields. The sons asked him to mark the place but before saying something, he died. They did nothing. They began to starve. Soon they were reminded of the treasure left by their father. They dug deep the field but they could not find any treasure. By doing so the soil was enriched. At last they sowed the land. After some days bumper crop grew over there. Then they realized the wisdom of their father. They did work hard and became rich. Moral: l. Self-done, well done. 2. Want is the mother of industry. 3. Belly teaches all arts. LETTERS 1. Write a letter to your mother who is worried about your health. Examination Hall, City A.B.C. September 29, 2020 My dear Mother, Assalam-o-Alaikum! Your letter came to hand. I could not reply soon because I was ill. I had a bad cold. I did not attend my school tor four days. The school doctor checked me daily and gave me medicines. Now I am all right. You need not worry about me. Salam to all at home. Your loving son, X.Y.Z. 2. Write a letter to your sister congratulating her on success in the examination. Examination Hall, City A.B.C. September 29, 2020 My dear Hina, Assalam-o-Alaikum. I am very glad to know of your good result. You have passed the examination in high first division. You are sure to get a scholarship. I congratulate you on your brilliant success. I am sending you the gift of a wrist watch. With best wishes, Yours affectionately, X.Y.Z 3. Write a letter to your father requesting him to send you some extra funds for payment of hostel dues. Examination Hall, City A.B.C. September 29, 2020 My dear Father, Assalam-o-Alaikum! You will be happy to know that I stood first in my class. I got 750 marks. I gave a party to my class fellows and teachers in this respect. I bought some books, note books and a wrist watch. They have emptied my pocket, Now, I have run short of money. I shall be grateful if you send me two thousand rupees for the payment of hostel dues. Your loving son, X.Y.Z. 4. Write a letter to your friend congratulating her on her birthday. Examination Hall, City A.B.C September 29, 2020 My dear Rukhsana, Assalam-o-Alaikum! I am very sorry that I cannot participate in your birthday ceremony because of my preparation for the send-up examination to be held tomorrow. Anyhow, I congratulate you on your birthday. I have bought a special gift for you. I was going to send it to you by post but my father told me that you are coming to see us on 15th instant. So, I decided to give it to you personally. Salam to all at home. Yours sincerely, X.Y.Z. 5. Write a letter to your friend requesting him to lend some books. Examination Hall, City A.B.C. September 29, 2020 My dear Zia, Assalam-o-Alaikum! Your letter came to hand. You once told me that you have a fine collection of' books on Islamiyat. My examination is over. I want to study the history of Islam. Lend me some books. I promise to use them with care. I shall return them very soon. Thanking you. Yours sincerely, X.Y.Z. 6. Write a letter to your friend condoling the death of his mother. Examination Hall, City A.B.C January I l, 2019 My dear Mushtaq, Assalam-o-Alaikum! I am shocked to know about the sad news of your mother's death. She was a noble lady. She was kind to us all. It is a great loss for your family. A mother is a great blessing. Nobody can avoid the decree of fate. I advise you to face the misfortune with courage. May her soul rest in peace! Yours sincerely, X.Y.Z. 7. Write a letter to your sister thanking her for a gift. Examination Hall, City A.B.C January I l, 2019 My dear Inam, Assalam-o-Alaikum! Your letter game to hand. I have also received the watch you sent to me. I am very thankful to you. It is beautiful. It keeps correct time. It will help me in my examination. I shall use it with care. It will always remind me of your love for me. I once again thank you for this gift. Yours affectionately, X.Y.Z. 8. Write a letter to your friend thanking him for the books he lent to you. Examination Hall, City A.B.C.January I l, 2019 My dear Mazhar, Assalam-o-Alaikum! I have received the books on Islamiyat you lent to me. I have started studying one of the books. I am highly thankful to you for this. I promise to return them as soon as possible. I thank you once again. Yours affectionately, X.Y.Z.