The Great Masjid of Cordoba & Iqbal Short Question KPK Class 10 English Notes Unit 5
Q1: Where did Abdur
Rehman 1 import fruit trees & other plants from? Why?
Ans: Abdur Rehman 1 imported fruit trees & other plants
from Damascus to Cordoba because he wanted to make Cordoba a glorious place.
Q2: What can we
achieve again if we enkindle in ourselves the master-passion (Ishq)?
Ans: We can achieve the past glory & greatness if we
enkindle in ourselves the passion of Ishq.
Q3: What is the view
of Iqbal about the Masjid of Cordoba? Explain
Ans: The view of Iqbal about the Masjid of Cordoba is that
the Masjid Cordoba is a symbol of faith and dominance of Islamic civilization
in Europe. The existence of Masjid is due to Ishq and its foundations are
everlasting.
Q4: What, in your
opinion, is the significance of the Masjid of Cordoba to present-day Muslims?
Explain.
Ans: The Masjid Cordoba is a symbol of the past glory & the greatness of the Muslims & their dominance over Europe. It takes us to the golden age of Islam which provided enlightenment to the dark ages of Europe.
Q5: Why did Iqbal
greatly appreciated a faraway Masjid in Spain, when there were superb buildings
of the Muslim era in the sub-continent?
Ans: Iqbal greatly appreciated the great Masjid of Cordoba
to tell the present-day Muslims the glory, strength & greatness of Muslims
and Islam in Europe. The Masjid is the outstanding symbol of faith and also the
finest work of Muslim Art.
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