Farsi for 2nd Year is the official Class 12 textbook published by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Lahore, for FA students. The book teaches the Persian language through Urdu translation and vocabulary notes, following the official Punjab Board syllabus.
For FA students, this Class 12 book builds on the 1st Year foundation with classical Persian masters like Rudaki, Ferdowsi, Rumi, and Saadi, alongside modern writers and two poems by Allama Iqbal. Translation exercises and vocabulary notes help students prepare for their Intermediate Part 2 board exam.
Book Overview
- Class: 12 (2nd Year, Intermediate Part 2)
- Subject: Farsi (Persian Language)
- Category: FA
- Board: Punjab Board (PCTB, Lahore)
- Authors: Dr. Khalida Aftab, Nawazish Ali Sheikh (Late), Muhammad Khan Kaleem (Late), Dr. Ghulam Moinuddin Nizami
- Reviewer: Prof. Dr. Aftab Asghar
- Publisher: Urdu Digest, Lahore
- Edition: 7th Edition, October 2016 (2016-17 session)
- Total Lessons: 29
- Medium: Persian (Farsi), with Urdu translation and notes
- Format: PDF
Chapter List
Lesson 1 – Hamd, a Poem (حمد)
A poem in praise of God.
Lesson 2 – Naat, a Poem (نعت)
A devotional poem in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Lesson 3 – Ain al-Qudat Hamadani: Selected Letters (عین القضات ہمدانی)
A selection of letters by the Sufi scholar and mystic Ain al-Qudat Hamadani.
Lesson 4 – Sheikh Abu Sa’id Abu al-Khayr: Quatrains (شیخ ابوسعید ابوالخیر)
Selected quatrains (Rubaiyat) by the Sufi poet Abu Sa’id Abu al-Khayr.
Lesson 5 – A Moment with Sheikh Abu Sa’id Abu al-Khayr (دمی با شیخ ابوسعید ابوالخیر)
A short narrative piece about Sheikh Abu Sa’id Abu al-Khayr.
Lesson 6 – Rudaki of Samarqand: O Bukhara, Rejoice! A Poem (رودکی سمرقندی)
A poem by Rudaki, considered the father of Persian poetry, celebrating a return to Bukhara.
Lesson 7 – Abul Fazl Bayhaqi: The Just Amir Sabuktigin and the Doe (ابوالفضل بیہقی)
A historical anecdote from Bayhaqi’s chronicles about justice under Amir Sabuktigin.
Lesson 8 – Ferdowsi Tusi: The Wise and the Foolish, a Poem (فردوسی طوسی)
A poem by Ferdowsi, author of the Shahnameh, contrasting wisdom and foolishness.
Lesson 9 – Unsur al-Ma’ali Kaykavus: Advice from Qabus Nama (عنصرالمعالی کیکاؤس)
Selected moral advice from the classical Persian mirror-for-princes text, Qabus Nama.
Lesson 10 – At the Airport, a Dialogue (فُرودگاه)
A conversational lesson set at an airport, for practicing spoken Farsi.
Lesson 11 – Nasir Khusraw, a Poem (ناصر خسرو)
A philosophical poem by the Ismaili poet-philosopher Nasir Khusraw.
Lesson 12 – Sheikh Farid al-Din Attar: Rabia al-Adawiyya (شیخ فرید الدین عطار)
An account of the life and devotion of the early Sufi saint Rabia al-Adawiyya, from Attar’s writings.
Lesson 13 – Sultan Qutb al-Din Aibak (سلطان قطب الدین ایبک)
A biographical piece on Qutb al-Din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate.
Lesson 14 – Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi (مولانا جلال الدین رومی)
An introduction to the life and teachings of the great Sufi poet Rumi.
Lesson 15 – Rumi’s Poem: The Friendship of the Foolish (شعرِ مولانا: دوستیِ نادان)
A short poem by Rumi about the dangers of foolish friendship.
Lesson 16 – Sheikh Saadi Shirazi: Flowers from the Gulistan (شیخ سعدی شیرازی)
Selected stories and morals from Saadi’s classic work, the Gulistan (Rose Garden).
Lesson 17 – The Role of Women in the Cultural Progress of Islamic Society (نقشِ بانوان در پیشرفتِ فرہنگی)
An essay on women’s contribution to cultural development in Islamic society.
Lesson 18 – Naziri Nishapuri, a Ghazal (نظیری نیشاپوری)
A selected ghazal by the classical poet Naziri Nishapuri.
Lesson 19 – Ali ibn Hussain al-Wa’iz: Latayif al-Tawa’if (علی بن حسین الواعظ)
A selection from this classical collection of anecdotes and wit.
Lesson 20 – Air Pollution, a Dialogue (آلودگیِ ہوا)
A conversational lesson discussing air pollution, for practicing spoken Farsi.
Lesson 21 – Jalal Al-e-Ahmad: Lost in the Crowd (جلال آل احمد)
A prose piece by the modern Iranian writer Jalal Al-e-Ahmad.
Lesson 22 – Ghanimat Kunjahi: In Praise of Punjab, a Poem (غنیمت کنجاہی)
A poem by the Punjab-based Persian poet Ghanimat Kunjahi in praise of Punjab.
Lesson 23 – Muhammad Hijazi: The Snake Catcher, a Short Story (محمد حجازی: مارگیر)
A short story by the modern Iranian writer Muhammad Hijazi.
Lesson 24 – Allama Muhammad Iqbal (علامہ محمد اقبال)
An introduction to the life and Persian poetry of Allama Iqbal.
Lesson 25 – Rise from Deep Slumber, a Poem (از خوابِ گراں خیز)
A poem by Allama Iqbal, originally written in Farsi, calling the nation to awaken from complacency.
Lesson 26 – Kashmir and Pakistan (کشمیر و پاکستان)
A prose piece on the historical and political relationship between Kashmir and Pakistan.
Lesson 27 – Hazrat Syed Sakhi Saeen Sohaili Sarkar (حضرت سید سخی سائیں سہیلی سرکار)
An introduction to Hazrat Syed Sakhi Saeen Sohaili Sarkar, a widely revered Sufi saint of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir.
Lesson 28 – In the Hospital, a Dialogue (دربیمارستان)
A conversational lesson set in a hospital, for practicing spoken Farsi.
Lesson 29 – At the Passage of the World, a Poem (در گزرگاهِ جهان)
A closing poem reflecting on life’s journey through the world.
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FA students following the Punjab Board (PCTB) syllabus in Class 12 / 2nd Year who have chosen Farsi as their language subject need this book. It also suits any Intermediate student learning Persian who wants to study classical and modern Persian literature with Urdu translation support.
Applicable Boards
PCTB (Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board), Lahore, publishes this Farsi book mainly for Punjab Board students who choose Farsi as their language subject. Students from other boards offering Farsi as an elective can also use it, since the classical Persian literature it covers is common across syllabi.
FAQs
Is this Farsi book for FA students?
Yes. This is the official Class 12 (2nd Year) Farsi book for FA students under the Punjab Board (PCTB) syllabus.
Can students from other groups use this book?
Yes. Any Intermediate student studying Farsi as their language elective can use this book, regardless of their FSc, ICS, or ICOM group.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes. This is the 7th edition, published in October 2016 for the 2016-17 session, by Urdu Digest, Lahore.
Is this book in Urdu or Persian?
This book teaches the Persian (Farsi) language, with Urdu translations and vocabulary notes provided for every lesson.
How is this different from the Class 11 Farsi book?
This Class 12 book continues the language course with different lessons and poets, including two selections from Allama Iqbal’s Persian poetry. It is a separate, standalone volume from the Class 11 Farsi book.