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FPSC · CSS 2015

Arabic, Paper II

100 marks · 3 hours · 5 questions
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Q. 2

Write a short essay on a specific topic in Arabic:

  1. (a)The importance of the Arabic language in Pakistan [10]
Q. 3

Who is Al-Mutanabbi and what is his importance in Arabic literature?

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Q. 4

Why is Ahmed Shawqi called the "Prince of Poets"?

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Q. 5

Provide an account of the modern renaissance in Arabic literature in Egypt.

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Q. 6

Translate the following verses of poetry into English, referring to the context:

  1. (a)وقد اغتدى والطير في دكناتها مكر مفر مقبل مدبر معا كميت يزل اللبد عن حال متنه له أيطلاء ظبي وساقا نعامة Context and Identification These verses are excerpted from the Mu’allaqa of Imru’ al-Qays , the most celebrated poet of the Pre-Islamic (Jahiliyya) era.
  2. (b)فلا تكتمن الله ما في نفوسكم يؤخر فيوضع في كتاب فيدخر وما الحرب إلا ما علمتم وذقتم وخرتها ذميمة Translation Do not conceal from Allah what is in your souls in order to hide it; for whatever is hidden from Allah, He knows it.
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