Class 9 English Chapter 4 Notes

• The Rasool (P.B.U.H) and his close companion, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A), migrated from Makkah to Madinah in the year 622 A.D. When the chiefs of various tribes of Makkah came to know about the migration of the Rasool (P.B.U.H) and his close companion, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) they got furious. The chiefs were determined more than ever to find them out. They offered huge rewards and bounties for their capture, dead or alive. 
• The preparation for this journey was made at the house of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) Hazrat Asma (R.A) rendered useful services in this regard. She prepared food for this journey. She tied the food on the camel back with her own belt as nothing else could be found. For this service she was given the title of Zaat-un-Nataqin by the Rasool (P.B.U.H).
• During the perilous journey, it was very difficult for anyone to supply food to Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The situation was so delicate that the slightest mistake could have endangered the life of the Rasool (P.B.U.H).This grand task was nicely undertaken by Hazrat Asma (R.A) the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A). Every 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 details 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!
• On the night of the migration, a tribal chief of the disbelievers, Abu Jehl, in a fit of fury headed towards Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique's (R.A) home. He began to knock 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 Jehl. He slapped Hazrat Asma's (R.A) face so hard that her ear-ring fell off but she remained steadfast and did not reveal the secret. 
• Her grandfather, Hazrat Abu Quhafaa was a disbeliever at that time. He was very old and had become blind. He said to her, "Asma, I think Abu Bakr has taken all the wealth, leaving you and children empty-handed and helpless." At this, she instantly ran to a corner of the home. She gathered some pebbles and put them at the place where her father used to keep his money and jewels. She covered it with a piece of cloth. "Come grandfather, look! he has left all this for us." He touched the cloth and thought it was full of gold and jewels. His concern was alleviated and he felt relieved to know that Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) had left all his wealth at home.
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• Important Questions of Hazrat Asma (R.A)
• What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) from Hazrat Asma (R.A)?
• Why was Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (R.A) worried?
• How did Hazrat Asma (R.A) console her grandfather?
• Who was Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (R.A)?
• Which incident in the story shows Hazrat Asma's (R.A) love and respect for the Rasool (P.B.U.H)?
• Which incident in the story shows the generosity of Hazrat Asma (R.A)?
• What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (R.A)?
• "Her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us." How?
• Who were emigrants and where did they migrate to?
• What are the other words you can use for "accepted"?
• Why was Abu Jehl furious?
• What do you understand by the phrase "in a fit of fury"?
• Note the sequence of events (R.A) in the text. Classify and organize the main traits of Hazrat Asma (R.A).