UNIT 1: HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (‫ )صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬AN EMBODIMENT OF JUSTICE

Dear students,
Our first unit is about the justice of our Rassol ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬The act of applying law is called justice. There can be no peace, order
and progress without an independent judiciary in a society. Our Rassol ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬is regarded as a true embodiment (symbol/practical
example) of justice to all irrespective of colour, race or creed.

MEANINGS OF DIFFICULT WORDS (to be noted on text books)

Para (1) Words Meanings Words Meanings
Perfect Flawless Attain (v) To accomplish
Piety (adj) State of being pious/ devotion Spiritual Relating to religious beliefs
to God
Para (2) Practically In a logical way Equitable Just/fair
Reputation Character/fame/mark Arose (past of ARISE) Emerged/became apparent
Dispute Disagreement/controversy Devised Invented/constructed/contrived
Conflict A serious disagreement/clash
Para (3,4) Creed Doctrine/ideology Intercede /ˌɪntəˈsiːd/ Intervene/ to speak to someone in
order to defend/help someone.
Behalf Interest/benefit/defence Furiously (adv) In an extremely angry manner
Ruined Destroyed Sermon a talk on a religious or moral subject/
‫خطبه‬
Banu Tha’lba Name of a tribe Ancestors Forefathers
Appeal A serious heartfelt request Revenge Vengeance/ payback
Para (5) Suits Proceedings/petitions Commandment Divine rule/teaching, Directive
decline To refuse politely Interfere Intrude/meddle
Para (6) Affairs Matters Favour Preference/support
Arguments reasoning/clashes Destitute Extremely poor
Para (7) Proclaimed Declared/announced Owe Be under a moral obligation to give
someone (gratitude, money, respect
etc)
Property Possession
Para (8) Firm Solid/resolute/determined Near and dear Loved ones
Favour Support/backing Magnitude Vastness, immensity
Transcend Surpass/exceed/excel Aspect Feature/side/view
 UNIT 1: HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (‫ )صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬AN EMBODIMENT OF JUSTICE
VOCABULARY
A. Give the meaning of each word as used in the lesson. (Book work) (Do by yourself)
B. Choose appropriate synonym (Book work) (Do by yourself)
C. Meanings of the phrasal verbs (copy work)
D. Translate the para into Urdu (copy work)
READING COMPREHENSION:

A. Choose the correct option (Book work) (Do by yourself)

B. Identify the topic sentence (Book work)
C. Answer the following questions (copy work)
GRAMMAR:
A. Identify concrete/abstract noun (Book work) (Do by yourself)
B. Put the correct article where required (Book work) (Do by yourself)
C. Underline the noun phrase (Book work) (Do by yourself)
D. Past indefinite and past continuous tense (Book work) (Do by yourself)
E. Punctuation Try to do by your own. You can take help from the book as the paragraph has been taken from the lesson.
F. Pronunciation (leave this question)
WRIING SKILLS:

i. Précis writing (copy work)

ii. Essay writing (copy work)
iii. Form groups to proofread… (discussion) (leave this question)
VOCABULARY
C. Give meanings of the following phrasal verbs and use these phrasal verbs in sentences. (Make one sentence by your own)
i. Guilty of (responsible for a specified wrongdoing)
She is found guilty of stealing.
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ii. Belong to (Be the property of)
The vehicle did not belong to him.
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iii. Exchange for (to return or trade an item for something else)
These shoes are way too big, I need to exchange them for a smaller size.
He exchanged Pakistani currency for dinars.
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iv. In accordance with (in a manner confirming with)
In accordance with our discussion, I have prepared a contract.
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PARAGRAPH QUESTIONS
I. How did the Rasool ‫ صىل هللا عليه وعىل آله وسلم‬resolve the issue?
Search from the book, you can write the answer after reading para (2)

ii. Why did the Quraish think that the Rassol ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬would favour them?
The Quraish thought that the Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬would favour them because he ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬himself was the member
of the Quraish family. Moreover, they thought that Hazrat Usama Bin Zaid (R.A) was close enough to the Rasool ‫صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬to
make the appeal on behalf of that guilty woman.

iii. Why did non-Muslims trust the Rasool ‫? صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬
The non-Muslims trusted the Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬because they were certain of his ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬honesty, truthfulness and
justice. They knew that the Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬decided the cases on merit by strictly following the commandment of Allah
Almighty.
iv. What advice did the Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬give to Hazrat Ali (R.A)?
Search from the book, you will find the answer in para (6)
READING COMPREHENSION:
B. Identify the topic sentence and supporting details in paragraph 3.
Topic Sentence: As head of the state of Madinah, he decided all cases…………….. colour, creed or race.
Supporting Details: Once a Quraish woman was found guilty of stealing………….and forgave the rich.’’

C. Answer the following questions.

1. How can people achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life?
People can achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life by following the teachings of our beloved Rasool
‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬He ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬presented and instructed us with guidance regarding each and every sphere
of life. His ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬life is a perfect role model for the whole humanity.

2. How did the Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬set high and noble ideals for all mankind?
He ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬set very high and noble ideals in every field of life through his ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬practical
examples. The Prophet ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬imitated the attributes of Allah through his practical approach. He ‫صلى هللا عليه‬
‫ وعلى آله وسلم‬was selfless, kind, tolerant just and equitable to everyone without any discrimination. All Muslims need to follow
his ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬footsteps. He is a role model for all of us.

3. How were people of Makkah convinced of the Rasool’s ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬justice even before the Nabuwat?
The people of Makkah were convinced of the Rasool’s ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬justice because of his ‫صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬
honesty, justice and wisdom. As a young trader, he earned the good reputation of being an honest, fair and just
businessman. He ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬always had fair and just dealings with all people. For instance, at the time of
reconstruction of Ka’bah’ he ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬solved the dispute regarding the setting of the Black Stone so amicably
(in a peaceful manner) that everyone was convinced of his wisdom, honesty and justice.
4. What standards of justice did the Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬practise as head of the state of Madinah?
As the head of the state of Madinah, he ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬decided all the cases purely on merit with justice and equity
irrespective of colour, creed or race. Once some people wanted to save a Quraish woman, who was found guilty of stealing.
The Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬refused them and announced that if his ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬daughter would have
committed a crime, she would be punished like all others.

5. What made non-Muslims bring their suits to the Rasool ‫?صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬
His ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬commitment to justice and his reliable character were well-known long before he ‫صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله‬
‫ وسلم‬became a prophet. The non-Muslims brought their cases to the Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬because he ‫صلى هللا عليه‬
‫ وعلى آله وسلم‬was known for his justice. The Jews, in spite of their hostility to the Rasool ‫صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬, were so
impressed by his impartiality and sense of justice that they used to bring their cases to him ‫صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬, and he
‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬decided them according to the Jewish laws.

6. How did the Holy Quran describe the personality of the Rasool ‫?صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬
In the Holy Quran the verse that refers literally to the status of the Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬as a role model is as follows:
(The answer is in the last lines of the last paragraph)
WRITING SKILLS:
A. Write a precis of paragraph 5.
Precise:
The Rasool ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬was well-known for his justice. Even his bitter enemies, the Jews, admired his justice because
he ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬settled their cases according to their own Jewish law. He very strictly followed the commandment of Allah
and he always judged in equity between them.
B. write an essay on ‘’Hazrat Muhammad ‫ صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلم‬as an Exemplary Judge’’. (220-250 words)
Try to write an essay by your own with the help of the instructions mentioned in your textbook.

NOTE:
Kindly visit the below-mentioned URL to understand about ‘’Precis writing’’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2pG3zAcQGI