Matric Notes Class 9th English Book Exercise Chapter 4 Hazrat Asma (R.A) Comprehension Short Question Box Questions

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Comprehension

A. Read paragraph 3 of the lesson and identify.

Topic Sentence: During the perilous journey, it was very difficult for anyone to supply food to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).

Supporting Details: It was so delicate that the slightest mistake could have endangered the life of Holy Prophet (S.A.W). This grand task was nicely undertaken by Hazrat Asma (R.A), the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A). Evert night, with the pack of food, she would quietly venture towards the rugged mountains in which lay the cave of Thawr. She took care of the minute detail in accomplishing the task. How difficult it must have been for her to traverse the rocky path at night, with the constant fear of being detected!

B. Read paragraph 4 of the lesson and identify topic sentence, supporting details and concluding sentence of the paragraph.

Topic Sentence: On the night of the migration, a tribal chief of disbelievers, Abu Jehal, in a fit of fury headed towards Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique's (R.A.) home.

Supporting Details: He began knocking at the door violently. Addressing Hazrat Asma (R.A.) he demanded, "Where is your father?" She politely replied, "How would I know?" This response shows the wisdom and courage of Hazrat Asma (R.A.). She didn't make a statement that would give him a clue. She simply posed a counter question that infuriated Abu Jehal.

Concluding Sentence: He slapped Hazrat Asma (R.A) face so hard that her earring fell off but she remained steadfast and did not reveal the secret.

C. Answer the following questions.

Q1. What happened when Abu Jehal asked Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A)?

Ans. When Abu Jehal asked Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A, his daughter Hazrat Asma (R.A) posed a counter question. Abu Jehal got infuriated by her response and slapped her so hard that her ear ring fell off..

Q2. Why was Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (R.A) worried?

Ans. He was worried because he though that Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A) had taken away all the wealth leaving Hazrat Asma (R.A) and children empty-handed and helpless.

Q3. How did Hazrat Asma (R.A) console her grandfather?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) consoled her grandfather by making him touch the cloth which he though was full of gold and jewels. In this way she assured him that Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A) had left money and jewels for them at home.

Q4. Who was Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (R.A)?

Ans. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubari (R.A) was the son of Hazrat Asma (R.A).

Q5. Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma's (R.A) love and respect for the Holy Prophet (S.A.W).?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) rendered useful services during the migration of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.). She (R.A) prepared food, tied it on camel's back with her own belt when nothing else could be found. This incident shows her love and respect for the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.).

Q6. Which incident in the story tells about the generosity of Hazrat Asma (R.A)?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) was generous to such an extent that when she inherited a garden after the death of her sister, Hazrat Ayesha (R.A), she sold it and gave away all the money.

Q7. What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (R.A)?

Ans. The message that we got from the life of Hazrat Asma (R.A) is that we should have staunch and resolute faith in Allah Almighty. We also learn that we should follow the perfect example of modesty, honesty, bravery and generosity of Hazrat Asma (R.A).

Q8. "Her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us." How?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) lived a life of hardships and sufferings but she always remained steadfast. With a resolute faith in Allah, she faced every calamity of life with patience and valour. Hence her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us.

Box / Additional Questions

Q1. Who were emigrants and where did they migrate to?

Ans. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) and Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A) were the emigrant. They migrated from Makkah to Madinah.

Q2. What do you understand by the phrase "in a fit of fury"?

Ans. The phrase "in a fit of fury" refers to "extreme state of anger"/

Q3. Why was Abu Jehal furious?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) did not reveal the secret. Instead, she posed a counter question that infuriated Abu Jehal.

Q4. What other words you can use for accepted?

Ans. Words that can be used for accepted are as follow:

• embraced
• believed
• conceded.

Q5. Where did Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.) and Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A) take refuge?

Ans. Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.) and Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A) took refuge in the cave of "Thawr".

Q6. How did Hazrat Asma (R.A) face the calamities of life?

Ans. She (R.A) faced every calamity of life with patience and valour.

Cataphoric reference

An expression that refers to a later expression in the discourse is called a cataphoric reference.

Example:

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) and his companion, Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A) migrated from Makkah to Madinah in the year 622 A.D.

Anaphoric reference

An expression that refers to an earlier expression in the discourse is called an anaphoric reference.

Example:

Hazrat Asma (R.A) was amongst the early few who accepted Islam. She was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A).

D. Tell whether the reference given in these sentences is anaphoric or cataphoric.

1. Abu Jehal, chief of the disbelievers, in a fit of fury headed for Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique's (R.A) home and began knocking at the door violently. (Anaphoric)
2. Her gradfather, Abu Quhafaa (R.A) was a disbeliever at that time. (Cataphoric)
3. When Aslam was playing cricket, he hurt his hand. (Anaphoric)
4. Before she finished the work Neelam checked the mistakes once again. (Cataphoric)
5. Anees threw the stone. He broke the window. (Anaphoric)
6. When she entered the room Zeba was surprised to see so many guests. (Cataphoric)
7. The city of gardens, Lahore is also famous for its historical places. (Cataphoric)