Allama Iqbal - Anniversary Quiz

Amabel · Apr 20th, 2009, 12:34 am

"I lead no party; I follow no leader. I have given the best part of my life to careful study of Islam, its law and polity, its culture, its history and its literature". (Allama Iqbal)

April 21st marks the death anniversary of one of the greatest Muslim scholar & leader - Allama Mohammad Iqbal.

Let's refreshen our minds with some of the milestones. Try to answer as many questions as you can. Google it, if you'd like. After all, the purpose is to better educate us.

FYI: His famous & historical address in 1930 can be found here;
http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/p...qbal_1930.html
I'd recommend you to read it and then compare our current situation.

Let's begin the quiz - (win karnay walaay ko inaam mein knowledge milay gi

)

1. Allama Iqbal wrote several poems for children. These poems are published in which of the following books?
A: Asrar-e-Khudi
B: Bang-e-Dara
C: Javed Nama
D: Tot Batot

2. Allama Iqbal presented a 2-Nation Theory. What is it?
A: Punjab & Sindh must remain 2 different provinces
B: Muslims & Hindus were 2 different nations by all definitions
C: Muslims & British were 2 different nations. British needed to transfer the political power to Muslims.
D: None of the above

3. Allama Iqbal led a very active political career. He was a leader & a supporter of which of the following parties.
A: Khilafat Movement
B: All India Congress
C: All India Muslim League
D: MQM

4. Which of the following philosophers & poets were Allama Iqbals favourite?
A: Rumi
B: Goethe
C: Henri Bergson
D: All of the above

5. What was Allama Iqbal's professional career?
A: Poet
B: Barrister
C: Political leader
D: Landlord

6. Allama Iqbal wrote his poems in multiple languages. Which ones?
A: Urdu & Hindi
B: Urdu & Arabic
C: Urdu & Punjabi
D: Urdu & Persian

7. Shikwa (written in 1909) & Jawab-e-Shikwa (written in 1913) are the 2 most famous pieces of Allama Iqbal's poetry not only because of the literary work but also because of the uniqueness of the topic. Why are these 2 poems so popular & special?
A: Shikwa is complain to British & Jawab-e-Shikwa is the response on their behalf
B: Shikwa is complain to Allah on behalf of Muslims. Jawab-e-Shikwa is Allah's response to Shikwa
C: It is a conversation between 2 spouses.
D: C is correct

8. Allama Iqbal made the historic visit to Spain. Why is it considered historic?
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

9. Allama Iqbal presented the philosophy of "Khudi" (Self), particularly in his book, "Asrar-e-Khudi". What did he mean by it?.
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

Jawab khushkhati mein likho

Blonde Baji · Apr 20th, 2009, 12:47 am

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Which of the following philosophers & poets were Allama Iqbals favourite?
A: Rumi
B: Goethe
C: Henri Bergson
D: All of the above

Rumi I think ?

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5. What was Allama Iqbal's professional career?
A: Poet
B: Barrister
C: Political leader
D: Landlord

poet !

Amabel · Apr 20th, 2009, 12:52 am

DD, try to answer all the questions in 1 post so it'll be easier for the mods (i.e. yourself) to compile the results and announce the winners.
Besides the purpose is for you guys to do some search and learn abut him.

Blonde Baji · Apr 20th, 2009, 02:53 pm

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Allama Iqbal wrote several poems for children. These poems are published in which of the following books?
A: Asrar-e-Khudi
B: Bang-e-Dara
C: Javed Nama
D: Tot Batot

D

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2. Allama Iqbal presented a 2-Nation Theory. What is it?
A: Punjab & Sindh must remain 2 different provinces
B: Muslims & Hindus were 2 different nations by all definitions
C: Muslims & British were 2 different nations. British needed to transfer the political power to Muslims.
D: None of the above

I think D

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3. Allama Iqbal led a very active political career. He was a leader & a supporter of which of the following parties.
A: Khilafat Movement
B: All India Congress
C: All India Muslim League
D: MQM

C

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4. Which of the following philosophers & poets were Allama Iqbals favourite?
A: Rumi
B: Goethe
C: Henri Bergson
D: All of the above

A

Quote:

5. What was Allama Iqbal's professional career?
A: Poet
B: Barrister
C: Political leader
D: Landlord

A

Quote:

6. Allama Iqbal wrote his poems in multiple languages. Which ones?
A: Urdu & Hindi
B: Urdu & Arabic
C: Urdu & Punjabi
D: Urdu & Persian

D

Quote:

7. Shikwa (written in 1909) & Jawab-e-Shikwa (written in 1913) are the 2 most famous pieces of Allama Iqbal's poetry not only because of the literary work but also because of the uniqueness of the topic. Why are these 2 poems so popular & special?
A: Shikwa is complain to British & Jawab-e-Shikwa is the response on their behalf
B: Shikwa is complain to Allah on behalf of Muslims. Jawab-e-Shikwa is Allah's response to Shikwa
C: It is a conversation between 2 spouses.
D: C is correct

B

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8. Allama Iqbal made the historic visit to Spain. Why is it considered historic?
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

9. Allama Iqbal presented the philosophy of "Khudi" (Self), particularly in his book, "Asrar-e-Khudi". What did he mean by it?.
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

pata nahi !!!

sara · Apr 20th, 2009, 03:12 pm

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Originally Posted by Amabel;9384

Let's begin the quiz - (win karnay walaay ko inaam mein knowledge milay gi :ubbercool: )

1. Allama Iqbal wrote several poems for children. These poems are published in which of the following books?
A: Asrar-e-Khudi
[B

B: Bang-e-Dara[/B]
C: Javed Nama
D: Tot Batot

2. Allama Iqbal presented a 2-Nation Theory. What is it?
A: Punjab & Sindh must remain 2 different provinces
B: Muslims & Hindus were 2 different nations by all definitions
C: Muslims & British were 2 different nations. British needed to transfer the political power to Muslims.
D: None of the above

3. Allama Iqbal led a very active political career. He was a leader & a supporter of which of the following parties.
A: Khilafat Movement
B: All India Congress
C: All India Muslim League
D: MQM

4. Which of the following philosophers & poets were Allama Iqbals favourite?
A: Rumi
B: Goethe
C: Henri Bergson
D: All of the above

5. What was Allama Iqbal's professional career?
A: Poet
B: Barrister
C: Political leader
D: Landlord

6. Allama Iqbal wrote his poems in multiple languages. Which ones?
A: Urdu & Hindi
B: Urdu & Arabic
C: Urdu & Punjabi
D: Urdu & Persian

7. Shikwa (written in 1909) & Jawab-e-Shikwa (written in 1913) are the 2 most famous pieces of Allama Iqbal's poetry not only because of the literary work but also because of the uniqueness of the topic. Why are these 2 poems so popular & special?
A: Shikwa is complain to British & Jawab-e-Shikwa is the response on their behalf
B: Shikwa is complain to Allah on behalf of Muslims. Jawab-e-Shikwa is Allah's response to Shikwa
C: It is a conversation between 2 spouses.
D: C is correct

8. Allama Iqbal made the historic visit to Spain. Why is it considered historic?
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal was the first Muslim to pray in the Mezquita.

9. Allama Iqbal presented the philosophy of "Khudi" (Self), particularly in his book, "Asrar-e-Khudi". What did he mean by it?.
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.
Humanity.the principle of the inner self with an urge to manifest itself Societies as well as individuals

Jawab khushkhati mein likho

Now tell me how many of my answers are correct !

Amabel · Apr 20th, 2009, 08:51 pm

Good Job Sara

I'll post the answers in a couple of days so others can't cheat

AQ · Apr 21st, 2009, 08:38 pm

Let me give it a try...!

1. Allama Iqbal wrote several poems for children. These poems are published in which of the following books?
A: Asrar-e-Khudi
B: Bang-e-Dara
C: Javed Nama
D: Tot Batot

B. BaaNg-e-Dara

2. Allama Iqbal presented a 2-Nation Theory. What is it?
A: Punjab & Sindh must remain 2 different provinces
B: Muslims & Hindus were 2 different nations by all definitions
C: Muslims & British were 2 different nations. British needed to transfer the political power to Muslims.
D: None of the above

B: Muslims & Hindus were 2 different nations by all definitions

3. Allama Iqbal led a very active political career. He was a leader & a supporter of which of the following parties.
A: Khilafat Movement
B: All India Congress
C: All India Muslim League
D: MQM

C: All India Muslim League

@ the last option

4. Which of the following philosophers & poets were Allama Iqbals favourite?
A: Rumi
B: Goethe
C: Henri Bergson
D: All of the above

A: Rumi

5. What was Allama Iqbal's professional career?
A: Poet
B: Barrister
C: Political leader
D: Landlord

B: Barrister

6. Allama Iqbal wrote his poems in multiple languages. Which ones?
A: Urdu & Hindi
B: Urdu & Arabic
C: Urdu & Punjabi
D: Urdu & Persian

D: Urdu & Persian

7. Shikwa (written in 1909) & Jawab-e-Shikwa (written in 1913) are the 2 most famous pieces of Allama Iqbal's poetry not only because of the literary work but also because of the uniqueness of the topic. Why are these 2 poems so popular & special?
A: Shikwa is complain to British & Jawab-e-Shikwa is the response on their behalf
B: Shikwa is complain to Allah on behalf of Muslims. Jawab-e-Shikwa is Allah's response to Shikwa
C: It is a conversation between 2 spouses.
D: C is correct

B: Shikwa is complain to Allah on behalf of Muslims. Jawab-e-Shikwa is Allah's response to Shikwa

@ option C & D |

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8. Allama Iqbal made the historic visit to Spain. Why is it considered historic?
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

Answer: He visited Spain to get connected to the glorious past of the Muslim nation when they ruled Spain (Haspaniya) for more than 800 years. He wrote his famous poem "Masjid-e-Qurtuba" while in the historic mosque in the city of Qurtuba (Korduba), which is considered one of the longest poems of Urdu Literature.

9. Allama Iqbal presented the philosophy of "Khudi" (Self), particularly in his book, "Asrar-e-Khudi". What did he mean by it?.
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

Answer: Khudi refers to self awareness. The concept of Iqbal's falsafa-e-khudi comes from the Quranic Ayah:

59:19 And be ye not like those who forgot Allah

. and He made them forget their own souls! Such are the rebellious transgressors!

ChaiWala · Apr 21st, 2009, 10:21 pm

Wow..!! I had most of my answers correct.. (didnt write here though)..!

MQM.. ?

hahahahaha

and coversation between 2 spouses..!!

tabhi may kahoun keh Iqbaal sahib nay pencil kyun chabayee..!? (in his famous portrait)

Good work AQ bhai..!

Khudi ko kar buland itna keh har taqdeer say pehlay
Khuda khud banday say poochay, bata teri raza kia hai..!

Blonde Baji · Apr 21st, 2009, 10:39 pm

ok so who has the most correct answers ?!

Amabel · Apr 21st, 2009, 10:42 pm

Let's wait for another day or so - may be we'll see some more posts here.

I'll PM you the correct answers today though

Blonde Baji · Apr 21st, 2009, 11:12 pm

ok ;grin;

adeeba · Apr 22nd, 2009, 04:41 am

AsSalaam Alaykum

Mera first post hai aaj

. and Google is my guide

1. Allama Iqbal wrote several poems for children. These poems are published in which of the following books?
A: Asrar-e-Khudi
B: Bang-e-Dara
C: Javed Nama
D: Tot Batot

2. Allama Iqbal presented a 2-Nation Theory. What is it?
A: Punjab & Sindh must remain 2 different provinces
B: Muslims & Hindus were 2 different nations by all definitions
C: Muslims & British were 2 different nations. British needed to transfer the political power to Muslims.
D: None of the above

3. Allama Iqbal led a very active political career. He was a leader & a supporter of which of the following parties.
A: Khilafat Movement
B: All India Congress
C: All India Muslim League
D: MQM

4. Which of the following philosophers & poets were Allama Iqbals favourite?
A: Rumi
B: Goethe
C: Henri Bergson
D: All of the above

5. What was Allama Iqbal's professional career?
A: Poet
B: Barrister
C: Political leader
D: Landlord

6. Allama Iqbal wrote his poems in multiple languages. Which ones?
A: Urdu & Hindi
B: Urdu & Arabic
C: Urdu & Punjabi
D: Urdu & Persian

7. Shikwa (written in 1909) & Jawab-e-Shikwa (written in 1913) are the 2 most famous pieces of Allama Iqbal's poetry not only because of the literary work but also because of the uniqueness of the topic. Why are these 2 poems so popular & special?
A: Shikwa is complain to British & Jawab-e-Shikwa is the response on their behalf
B: Shikwa is complain to Allah on behalf of Muslims. Jawab-e-Shikwa is Allah's response to Shikwa
C: It is a conversation between 2 spouses.
D: C is correct

8. Allama Iqbal made the historic visit to Spain. Why is it considered historic?
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.
He wrote the Bal-e-Jibril after visiting the monuments and other places of Spain and this is one of the best works of his and carries a strong sense religious passion.

^C+^V is soooo ;-)

9. Allama Iqbal presented the philosophy of "Khudi" (Self), particularly in his book, "Asrar-e-Khudi". What did he mean by it?.
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.
The poems delve into concepts of ego and emphasise the spirit and self from a religious, spiritual perspective.

Done Done Done...

Now mera pizze??

*Masoom Muskaan* · Apr 23rd, 2009, 03:05 pm

Let me give it a try...!

1. Allama Iqbal wrote several poems for children. These poems are published in which of the following books?
A: Asrar-e-Khudi
B: Bang-e-Dara
C: Javed Nama
D: Tot Batot

B. BaaNg-e-Dara

2. Allama Iqbal presented a 2-Nation Theory. What is it?
A: Punjab & Sindh must remain 2 different provinces
B: Muslims & Hindus were 2 different nations by all definitions
C: Muslims & British were 2 different nations. British needed to transfer the political power to Muslims.
D: None of the above

B: Muslims & Hindus were 2 different nations by all definitions

3. Allama Iqbal led a very active political career. He was a leader & a supporter of which of the following parties.
A: Khilafat Movement
B: All India Congress
C: All India Muslim League
D: MQM

C: All India Muslim League

@ the last option

4. Which of the following philosophers & poets were Allama Iqbals favourite?
A: Rumi
B: Goethe
C: Henri Bergson
D: All of the above

A: Rumi

5. What was Allama Iqbal's professional career?
A: Poet
B: Barrister
C: Political leader
D: Landlord

B: Barrister

6. Allama Iqbal wrote his poems in multiple languages. Which ones?
A: Urdu & Hindi
B: Urdu & Arabic
C: Urdu & Punjabi
D: Urdu & Persian

D: Urdu & Persian

7. Shikwa (written in 1909) & Jawab-e-Shikwa (written in 1913) are the 2 most famous pieces of Allama Iqbal's poetry not only because of the literary work but also because of the uniqueness of the topic. Why are these 2 poems so popular & special?
A: Shikwa is complain to British & Jawab-e-Shikwa is the response on their behalf
B: Shikwa is complain to Allah on behalf of Muslims. Jawab-e-Shikwa is Allah's response to Shikwa
C: It is a conversation between 2 spouses.
D: C is correct

B: Shikwa is complain to Allah on behalf of Muslims. Jawab-e-Shikwa is Allah's response to Shikwa

@ option C & D |

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8. Allama Iqbal made the historic visit to Spain. Why is it considered historic?
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

Answer: He visited Spain to get connected to the glorious past of the Muslim nation when they ruled Spain (Haspaniya) for more than 800 years. He wrote his famous poem "Masjid-e-Qurtuba" while in the historic mosque in the city of Qurtuba (Korduba), which is considered one of the longest poems of Urdu Literature.

9. Allama Iqbal presented the philosophy of "Khudi" (Self), particularly in his book, "Asrar-e-Khudi". What did he mean by it?.
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

Answer: Khudi refers to self awareness. The concept of Iqbal's falsafa-e-khudi comes from the Quranic Ayah:

59:19 And be ye not like those who forgot Allah

. and He made them forget their own souls! Such are the rebellious transgressors

mere ketne answer thek heyn

AQ · Apr 23rd, 2009, 07:18 pm

^ Allama Iqbal wrote against chori karing too

*Masoom Muskaan* · Apr 23rd, 2009, 08:00 pm

me ne keb choree ke kaha se choree ke kese ke koe saboot

Amabel · Apr 24th, 2009, 01:48 am

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Originally Posted by *Masoom Muskaan*

me ne keb choree ke kaha se choree ke kese ke koe saboot

its ok. we like your answer better

*Masoom Muskaan* · Apr 24th, 2009, 08:11 am

han pehle mey ne socha tah her question ke bad cry keron geh take apna apna lege

lekn bhool gae

Blonde Baji · Apr 25th, 2009, 07:44 am

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Winners will be announced tomorrow !!!
so brace yourself !!!

.

sara · Apr 25th, 2009, 03:54 pm

C'mon, announce the winners now !

Blonde Baji · Apr 25th, 2009, 05:02 pm

thora sa suspense ;winkey;

Amabel · Apr 25th, 2009, 06:55 pm

Amabel is the winner

Blonde Baji · Apr 25th, 2009, 07:44 pm

Quote:

Winners will be announced tomorrow !!!

;winkey;

abhi tak gift nahi decide kee na ;bummer;

ChaiWala · Apr 26th, 2009, 01:24 am

Gift.... may aik pencil aur aik rubber..! sath may 2 paper...
jahaaz bana keh urao..!

Blonde Baji · Apr 26th, 2009, 02:59 am

paper jahaaz nahi banana aata ;bummer;

Blonde Baji · Apr 27th, 2009, 01:35 am

The correct answers are :-

Quote:

Allama Iqbal wrote several poems for children. These poems are published in which of the following books?
A: Asrar-e-Khudi
B: Bang-e-Dara
C: Asrar-i-Khudi
D: Tot Batot

Allama Iqbal presented a 2-Nation Theory. What is it?
A: Punjab & Sindh must remain 2 different provinces
B: Muslims & Hindus were 2 different nations by all definitions
C: Muslims & British were 2 different nations. British needed to transfer the political power to Muslims.
D: None of the above

Allama Iqbal lead a very active political career. He was a leader & a supporter of which of the following parties.
A: Khilafat Movement
B: All India Congress
C: All India Muslim League
D: MQM

Which of the following philosophers & poets were Allama Iqbals favourite?
A: Rumi
B: Goethe
C: Henri Bergson
D: All of the above

What was Allama Iqbal's professional career?
A: Poet
B: Barrister
C: Political leader
D: Landlord

Allama Iqbal wrote his poems in multiple languages. Which ones?
A: Urdu & Hindi
B: Urdu & Arabic
C: Urdu & Punjabi
D: Urdu & Persian

Shikwa (written in 1909) & Jawab-e-Shikwa (written in 1913) are the 2 most famous pieces of Allama Iqbal's poetry not only because of the literary work but also because of the uniqueness of the topic. Why are these 2 poems so popular & special?
A: Shikwa is complain to British & Jawab-e-Shikwa is the response on their behalf
B: Shikwa is complain to Allah on behalf of Muslims. Jawab-e-Shikwa is Allah's response to Shikwa
C: It is a conversation between 2 spouses.
D: C is correct

8. Allama Iqbal made the historic visit to Spain. Why is it considered historic?
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

Answer: He visited Spain to get connected to the glorious past of the Muslim nation when they ruled Spain (Haspaniya) for more than 800 years. He wrote his famous poem "Masjid-e-Qurtuba" while in the historic mosque in the city of Qurtuba (Korduba), which is considered one of the longest poems of Urdu Literature.

9. Allama Iqbal presented the philosophy of "Khudi" (Self), particularly in his book, "Asrar-e-Khudi". What did he mean by it?.
Answer should not be more than 2 sentences.

Answer: Khudi refers to self awareness. The concept of Iqbal's falsafa-e-khudi comes from the Quranic Ayah:

59:19 And be ye not like those who forgot Allah

. and He made them forget their own souls! Such are the rebellious transgressors!

so the winner is ..................

Blonde Baji · Apr 27th, 2009, 01:52 am

ok So except the last 2 answers..AQ & Adeeba have a tie !!!

last two answers kiskey zyadah sahi hain only some who is knowledgeable about Allama Iqbal's work can tell !!!

ab kya karain ;hmm;

lets give them both the title ;grin;

Amabel · Apr 27th, 2009, 09:55 pm

Regarding Iqbal's visit to Spain, both Adeeba & AQ have the correct answers.
Just to add, his visit was also considered historic because he prayed in Qurtaba (now Alhambra) even though it was forbidden by the govt. of Spain. He got a special permission.

AQ · Apr 27th, 2009, 10:01 pm

Congratulations to adeeba

Blonde Baji · Apr 28th, 2009, 11:13 am

mubarak ho adeeba !!!
;jhappi deying;

zero~zero~seven · Apr 28th, 2009, 12:13 pm

awww.... well done adeeba

congrats

Keep it up