Unit (1): The Saviour of Mankind

Exercise (B): Comprehension

Q-(1). What type of land Arabia is?
Ans: Arabia is a land of unmatched attraction and beauty. Most of its area consists of trackless
deserts and sand dunes. Its climate is very hot and dry. It has a starry sky which has excited the
imagination of poets and travelers.
Q-(2). Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?
Ans: The Holy Quran was sent in Arabic because the first addressees of the Holy Quran were the
people of Arabia who spoke and understood Arabic very well. Secondly, the Holy Prophet
(SAW) himself was an Arab. Thirdly, it is a very vast and expressive language.
Q-(3). For which ability were the Arabs famous?
Ans: The Arabs were famous for their outstanding memory and remarkable eloquence. Before
Islam, the Arabs wrote fine poetry and were very good at the expression of their thoughts and
emotions through beautiful verses.
Q-(4). What was the condition of mankind before the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans: Mankind stood on the verge of chaos before the Holy Prophet (SAW). The Arab civilization
had started crumbling. The people of Arabia were ignorant and barbarian. They used to worship
idols. Most of the girls were burnt or buried alive in their childhood. There was no law and
order in the country. Women occupied very low position and were not entitled to share legacy.
Drinking and gambling were also very common in the Arab society.
Q-(5). Why did the Holy Prophet (SAW) stay in the cave of Hira?
Ans: The Holy Prophet (SAW) spent most of his time in solitude in the cave of Hira. He used to
stay there for meditation and to worship Allah Almighty. Thus, he spent his days and weeks in
remembrance of Allah Almighty.
Q-(6). What was the first revelation?
Ans: The first revelation in the cave of Hira was:
Read in the name of your Lord, Who created; created man from a clot. Read and your Lord
is the Most Bountiful, Who taught (the use of) the pen, taught man that which he knew not.
Q-(7). Why did the pagan Arabs threaten the Holy Prophets (SAW) uncle?
Ans: The pagan Arabs threatened the the Holy Prophets (SAW) uncle to force him to stop his
nephew from preaching Allah Almightys message or face their enmity. They wanted that the
Holy Prophet (SAW) should stop proclaiming the Oneness of God.
Q-(8). What did Hazrat Ayesha (RA) say about the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. About the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW), Hazrat Ayesha (RA) said, His morals and
character are an embodiment of the Holy Quran.
Vocabulary:
Exercise A: Consult a thesaurus and find out the synonyms of the following words.
Dazzling (bright, glittering),
imagination (fancy, creative thought),
remarkable (wonderful, amazing, extraordinary, impressive),
composed (wrote, created, arranged),
preservation (conservation, protection, safeguard),

bestowed (gifted, granted, presented, conferred, gave),

message (communication, news, word),
superstition (false belief, wrong notion, misconception, fantasy),
abandon (give up, leave, renounce, reject, forsake)
Exe B: Add appropriate prefixes or suffixes.
One(oneness), belief(disbelief), parallel(unparallel), justice (injustice), flinching
(unflinching), knowledge(knowledgeable), construction(constructional)
Exe D: Use the following words in sentences.
1. Century:
The Muslims made many conquests in 7th century.
2. Conquest:
Salahuddin made many conquests during his rule.
3. Influential:
His father is the most influential business man of the town.
4. Determination:
Determination is a key to success.
5. Delegation:
A delegation of Irani teachers visited our school yesterday.
6. Quietly:
Please sit down quietly.
7. Urge:
She had a strong urge to perform Haj.
8. Ignorance:
She was kept in ignorance about her disease.
Writing Skills. Pragraph: The Kindness of the Holy Prophet (SAW)
The Holy Prophet (SAW) was a very kind person. He showed great kindness towards all
the people regardless of the way they treated him. It has been said in the Holy Quran,O
Messenger of Allah! It is a great Mercy of Allah(SWT) that you are gentle and kind towards
them; for, had you been harsh and hard-hearted, they would all have broken away from you
(Quran 3:159).
The Holy Prophet (SAW) was kind not only to human beings but also to birds and animals.
Once, one of his companions took two young sparrows from a nest. The mother sparrow was
crying restlessly. He ordered his companion to put the young birds back in the nest. The Holy
Prophet (SAW) ordered his followers to sharpen their knife well before slaughtering an animal.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was perticularly kind to the children and the slave.
Hazrat Anas (RA) who was the servant of the Prophet (SAW) said that the Messenger of Allah
never scolded him for any mistake.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was equally kind to non-believers. Prophet
Muhammad (SAW) once travelled to the city of Taif in order to spread the preaching of Islam.
The people of Taif treated him with utter disrespect and started throwing stones at him. They
continued to do so till they drove the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) out of the city. Upon
this incident the angel Jibraeel (AS) appeared and sought his permission to destroy the people
of Taif. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not allow him to do so instead he raised his
hands in the air and prayed for them. As a result of his kindness, we see that many devoted
Muslims came from the valley of Taif.
There are many incidents throughout the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
which manifest the kindness and compassion in his nature. Allah Almighty has truly given him
the title of Rehmatal Lil Aalameen.
English 9, Unit: 2, Patriotism

1. How will you define patriotism?

Ans. Patriotism means love for the motherland or devotion to one's country. It is a commendable
quality. It gives people the strength and courage to safeguard the interest of the country and
nation.
2. What are the qualities of a patriot?
Ans. A patriot loves his country. He is always ready to sacrifice his life and everything belongs to
him for his country. He never compromises on the sovereignty, integrity and honour of his
motherland. He never does anything which goes against the interests of his homeland.
3. As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties towards your country?
Ans. As a citizen of Pakistan, it is our duty to love our country. We should work hard and do our
duties honestly. We should always be ready to sacrifice our life and everything belongs to us for
our country. We should never compromise on the sovereignty, integrity and honour of our
motherland. We should never do anything which goes against the interest of our homeland.
4. What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?
Ans. Patriotism makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion. It galvanizes us to sacrifice
our life and everything belongs to us for our country. It unites us and makes us forget our
differences for the sake of our country.
5. How will you elaborate Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnahs quote?
We
must develop a sense of patriotism which galvanizes us all into one united and strong
nation.
Ans. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah wanted us to be great patriots. He wanted us to be
united and strong. He wanted to make Pakistanis an undefeatable nation.
6. Who offers sacrifice for the country?
Ans. A patriot offers sacrifice for the country.
7. Who led the Muslims of the subcontinent in their struggle for a separate homeland ?
Ans. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah led the Muslims of the subcontinent in their struggle
for a separate homeland. He was a great leader and a great patriot.
8. What is the highest military award of Pakistan?
Ans. Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military award of Pakistan. It is given to those great patriots
who lay down their lives in an attempt to protect their motherland.