SHORT ANSWERS - THE QUAID'S VISION AND PAKISTAN

SHORT ANSWERS - THE QUAID'S VISION AND PAKISTAN

Answer the following questions. 

(i) How much confidence did Quaid-e-Azam has in his nation?

Ans. Quaid-e-Azam had great confidence in his nation. He knew that his people were made of sterling material and unbeatable. He had a strong belief that the people of his nation would get united to make progress and gain their lost dignity. 

(ii) What was the Quaid's concept of our nation?

Ans. Quaid's concept of our nation was that the Muslims were a nation with their own distinctive culture and civilization, language and literature, names and nomenclature, sense of values and proportion, art and architecture, legal laws and moral codes, custom and calendar, history and tradition, aptitude and ambitions. 

(iii) What was the ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam?

Ans. The ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam was based on the fundamental principle that the Muslims were an independent nation and their national and political identity could not be merged with any other nation. 

(iv) What can be the possible solution to our present problems?

Ans. We can solve our present problems by becoming united and ambitious to get progress, and compete with other nations, leaving our personal, local, lingual, ethnic, sectarian, or provincial identities and prejudices. 

(v) How can we become a strong nation?

Ans. We can become a strong nation if we follow our Quaid's excellent saying "Faith, Unity, Discipline" and impart his advice to the youth, "It now depends upon you to work, work and work and we shall definitely get success".

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

SHORT ANSWERS - HAZRAT ASMA (RA)

SHORT ANSWERS - HAZRAT ASMA (RA)

2. Answer the following questions.

(i) Who were emigrants and where did they migrate to?

Ans. The Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and his close companion, Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddique (RA) were the emigrants. They migrated from Makkah to Madina in the year 622 A.D. The preparation of this journey was made at the house of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A.)

(ii) What title was give to Hazrat Amsa (RA) by the Holy Prophet (SAW)?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (RA) rendered useful services for the migration of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and his father Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) from Makkah to Madina. For her services, she was given the title of "Zatun-Nataqin" by the Holy Prophet (SAW). 

(iii) Why was Abu Jehl furious?

Ans. On the night of migration of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and Hazrat Abu Bark (RA), Abu Jehl headed towards Hazrat Abu Bakr's (RA) home. He asked Hazrat Asma (RA), "Where is your father?" Hazrat Asma replied, "How would I know?" This made Abu Jehl furious.

(iv) What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA)?

Ans. When Abu Jehl asked Hazrat Asma (RA) about her father Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddique (RA), she replied how she could know about him. At this Abu Jehl got angry and gave her a slap on her face so hard that her ear-ring fell off but she did not reveal the secret. 

(v) Why was Abu Quhaffa (RA) worried?

Ans. Abu Quhaffa (RA) was worried because he thought that his son, Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddique (RA) had taken all the wealth with him, leaving his children empty-handed and helpless, and had put them in difficulty.

(vi) How did Hazrat Asma (RA) console her grandfather?

Ans. Hazrat Asma's (RA) grandfather was blind. He thought that his son, Hazrat Abu Bark (RA) had taken all the wealth with him. Hazrat Asma (RA) made him place his hand on the pebbles covered with a piece of cloth. He thought that they were jewels. In this way, she consoled her father. 

(vii) Who was Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair?

Ans. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) was the son of Hazrat Asma (RA) and Hazrat Zubair al-Awwan (RA). He was the nephew of Hazrat Ayesha Saddiqua (RA). He is regarded as the fifth righteous Caliph of Islam who ruled the region from 683 till his death in 692.

(viii) Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma's (RA) love and respect for the Holy Prophet (SAW)?

Ans. When Hazrat Asma (RA) got punished by Abu Jehl, she did not give him any clue about the Holy Prophet (SAW). During the night, she conveyed food to the Holy Prophet (SAW) at the risk of her own life. This shows her love and respect for the Holy Prophet. 

(ix) Which incident in the story tells about the generosity of Hazrat Asma (RA)?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (RA) inherited a garden after the death of her sister, Hazrat Ayesha (RA). She sold it and gave away all the money to the poor and the needy. This event shows her generosity. Moreover, nobody returned empty-handed from her doorstep.

(x) What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (RA)?

Ans. Hazrat Asma's (RA) life is a beacon of light for all of us. Her life preaches us the message of generosity, bravery, loyalty and sacrifice. Her life is an epitome of a true Muslim that we should follow to please Allah and His Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW).

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

SHORT ANSWERS - MEDIA AND ITS IMPACTS

SHORT ANSWERS - MEDIA AND ITS IMPACTS

Answer the following questions. (Media and Its Impact)

(i) What is the most important function that media performs?

Ans. Media is the most powerful means of communication. Thus the most important function of media is to share news, information and facts around the globe with people. Media also educates and entertains people. 

(ii) What are the two major means of communication?

Ans. The two major means of communication are;
(a) Print media
(b) Electronic media

(iii) What type of information does media provide?

Ans. Media is the most powerful means of communication. It provides all types of information particularly news around the globe with people. It also provides entertainment, help, fun and education etc. 

(iv) How does media provide entertainment?

Ans. Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience, and gives pleasure and delight. Media provides the audience entertainment with films, dramas, stage shows, talk shows, music shows and comedies.

(v) What happens when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?

Ans. Media misleads masses when it is allowed to play its role unchecked. It may spread false news against the government, which is very harmful for a stable government. Moreover, the mean, selfish and business-minded people may exploit the common masses dishonestly.

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

SHORT ANSWERS - PATRIOTISM

SHORT ANSWERS - PATRIOTISM

Answer the following questions. 

(i) How will you define patriotism?

Ans. Patriotism is an emotional attachment to a nation which an individual recognizes as his homeland. This attachment, also known as national pride, can be viewed in terms of different features relating to one's own nation, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects. 

(ii) What are the qualities of a patriot?

Ans. A patriot is someone who feels a strong support for his country. A patriot is bound to feelings of national loyalty because of an intense and passionate love of country. Every patriot has qualities of bravery, devotion, honour and sacrifice. 

(iii) What is the highest military award of Pakistan? 

Ans. Nishan-e-Haider meaning "Oder of the Lion" is the highest military award of Pakistan. It is awarded to those great patriots who bravely lay down their lives for the defense, integrity and honour of their country. 

(iv) As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties towards your country?

Ans. (i) We should work and struggle hard for the development of our country.
(ii) We should be ready to give any sacrifice for the honour and dignity of our country.
(iii) We must obey laws and respect authority.

(v) What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?

Ans. Patriotism is a live spirit which forces us to look after the defense, integrity and honour of the country. Therefore, the spirit of patriotism makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion or any other intrusion. 

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar