Q.1 What did the Holy Prophet do for the sick ?
Ans. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) visited the sick regularly. He spoke kind words to them . He would even go to visit his ailing enemies.
Q.2 Where did the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) establish a hospital ? Who was made the incharge of that hospital ?
Ans. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) established a hospital in Madina and appointed Hazrat Rufaida , who was a very competent nurse , as its incharge.
Q.3. Who was Florence Nightingale ?
Ans. Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing and one of the greatest women in history. She was born in the town of Florence in Italy 1820 . She belonged to a wealthy and cultured English family. Her aim in life was to serve the sick people.
Q.4 Describe the Muslim contribution to nursing ?
Ans. Islam regards nursing as very important. Muslim ladies also helped the sick and wounded in the battle-fields. They gave water to the injured and ailing soldiers.
Q.5 What does ‘Nursing’ mean and who was the founder of the modern nursing ?
Ans. Nursing means looking after the sick. Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing.
Q.6 Why was Florence Nightingale offered a purse of 45000 pounds and what did she do with that money ?
Ans. Florence Nightingale was offered a purse of 45000 pounds for her service in the Crimean war. She founded an Institute for the training of nurses in London with that money.
Q.7 Who was Hazrat Ghifaria and what did the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) give her?
Ans. Hazrat Ghifaria was a very good nurse. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) gave her a necklace for her service in the Battle of Khyber.