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MUHAMMADI MADRASAH

BIRMINGHAM

TERM 3 P5 BOOK 1

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Name of Pupil ___________________

CONTENT

1. Nabi Muhammad and Khadija

2. Marriage of Fatemah

3. Loving Family

4. Broken Family

5. PROJECT

INTRO

This booklet aims to inculcate in children the vision of their own lives as they get older.

At the end of the book that should understand what makes a successful marriage and also know of the dangers caused by ‘satanic whispers’ that break marriages.

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LESSON 1

NABI MUHAMMAD

AND KHADIJA

1.1 BEFORE ISLAM

Marriage is good when a good man and a good woman marry each others. They help each other throughout their lives. The Nabi Muhammad said: “A good husband and wife are helpers and guides of each other.”

But long time ago men got married in order to bully the women. In Ancient places like Rome when marriage took place the women had to say: 'I promise to be a slave to my husband.'

In countries like India and China a woman would even have to pay money to her husband to get married to him. This money was called DOWRY. Sometimes if a woman could not pay the dowry she would be burnt alive. Imagine!

1.2 THE NABI MUHAMMAD COMES

The Nabi Muhammad changed things for women. He showed men how to treat a wife. He married Khadija and openly told everybody that God loves those who show love to their wives. He did not ask her for dowry. Instead he gave her money as a gift from him.

Many people mocked him saying: "Khadija is much older than you! You should marry younger women who can give you many sons!" But the Nabi never listened to them. He loved Khadija very much and he would often say:

"Khadija is my life-partner. She stands by my side during happiness and sadness. She was the first to believe in me and she will never abandon me in life. She is like Rahema was for Nabi Ayub. She is a blessing to me and Allah and the angels wish her salaams!''

This was the first time that any religion said that Allah and the angels can wish salaams to a woman.

1.3 NO DOWRY

The Nabi Muhammad said that women should not pay dowry to men to get married. Instead the men must make a 'GIFT PAYMENT' to the women as. This gift payment is called the MAHAR and it a symbol to the woman that a man is serious about marriage and that he undertakes to look after her during the marriage.

1.4 WHAT IS A WIFE

The people said to the Nabi that wives are unable to do anything except produce babies and clean the home. But the Nabi said:

“Wives are guides and helpers of husbands just as husbands are guides and helpers of wives!”

1.6 MAKING MARRIAGES WORK

To make marriages work a man and a woman should respect each other and they should be chaste. To be chaste means that you should keep pure and strong.

To make the marriage work Islam says that you should do an agreement so that each one knows how to be a good wife or husband. The marriage agreement is important because it tells the husband and wife what they expect from each other and how they should help each other.

What would you put down on your marriage agreement? Hopefully it is nothing silly!

TASKS TO DO

COMPLETE THE WORDS

Before Islam wives were believed to be for making ______________ and _________ the home.

In some places they had to give ___________ to get married.

In Rome a woman had to say she is a ____________ to the husband.

The Nabi Muhammad was married to ___________________

He said she was his life ___________________.

The Nabi Muhamamd said that men and women are _______________ and ______________of each others.

B. Answer these questions

1. What is the money called which a husband gives to his wife as a symbol of his commitment to the marriage? _____________________

2. Complete this saying of the Nabi Muhammad

“Men & women are _____________ and __________ of each other.”

C. Write down three important things the Nabi said about men and women.

D. In one column write down all the things that happened to wives before Islam came and in the other write down how the Nabi changed things for them.

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E. Write down three things you would write in your marriage contract. For example: ‘I will clean the house on Monday and you will do it on Tuesday.”

F. Above is a picture of a couple that died together in a bomb blast in New York. Do you think they will be together in heaven? __________

In the Quran it says that Love is A Blessing from Allah. Do you think this is correct?

Find out from your parents or other grown ups what makes a husband and wife happy with each other. Write down what you have learnt from what they say.

LESSON 2

THE MARRIAGE OF FATEMA

2.1 LIGHT OF HEAVEN

The Nabi Muhammad had a daughter called Fatema Zahra. The Nabi called her the 'Light of Heaven.' He loved her such that he would say: “What hurts Fatema also hurts me!”

When Fatema became of age many men wanted to marry her. But the Nabi wished Fatema to marry someone who suited her. Such a man was Ali.

But Ali was a shy man. He came to the Nabi several times to ask for Fatema's hand in marriage but each time he turned away out of embarrassment. Then one day Ali picked up his courage, wore his best clothes and walked to the Nabi’s home. He knocked on the door. He looked shy. He greeted the Nabi and then went inside the house and sat down. He did not say anything as he was too shy to speak. The Nabi knew what Ali wanted to ask.

After sometime Ali raised his head and said that he wished to marry Fatema. The Nabi’s eyes shone brightly. He then went to Fatema's room and asked her if she wanted to marry Ali. She too became shy. First she was embarrassed to answer but then she said, "Bismillah." The Nabi was happy to hear this. He said: "Indeed, this is a marriage willed by Allah!"

2.2 THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY

After a few days the Nabi prepared for the marriage ceremony. It started by the Nabi reading the NIKKAH and he once again asked Fatema and Ali if they were agreed to be married to each other. Then again Fatema said: ‘Bismillah!’

People enjoyed being in the marriage of Fatemah and Ali! They saw how everybody was welcomed. Everybody felt good and after the food they all proceed to Ali's house.

Fatema sat riding on a horse, the Nabi walked in front of the horse and Ali on the right hand side. On the street lined up men and women who chanted prayers and hymns. Some carried palm leaves as a symbol of happiness.

When they got to Ali's house the Nabi took a glass of sweet milk. He sipped some of it and gave the rest to Fatema and Ali. He said it would give them blessings. Ali and Fatemah shared the glass of milk until it was empty.

2.3 A GREAT GIFT

Fatema and Ali had to bear many hardships because they were poor. But they were happy to live with each other even though they often did not have enough food to eat.

The Nabi knew of the hardships they suffered. So he gave a gift to Fatema. This gift was a prayer called Tasbee E Fatema. It is said that when Fatema recited this Tasbee all her wished were answered.

It is said that if want your prayers to be answered then you too should say this tashbee everyday.

In it you have to repeat 34 times Allahu Akbar (Allah is Great), 33 times Alhumdulillah (Praise is for Allah) and 33 times Subanallah (Glory is for Allah). This tasbee is supposed to bring help from Allah to you. It is good to say this tasbee when you face a difficulty, especially if you are facing difficulty in marriage.

2.4 TRUE HAPPINESS

Many people who thought that marriage is only happy with a husband is rich saw how happy Ali and Fatemah were even though they were not rich. This is because they did not compare themselves to others. All they thought of was how well they helped each other and how well they guided each other.

Helping and guiding each other are the best things in marriage. But in marriages where men and women compare each others to others there is nothing but unhappiness. We have a great lesson to learn from this!

TASK TO DO

A. Questions to answer

1. What was the beloved daughter of the Nabi called? __________________

2. Who came with the marriage proposal for her which made the Nabi happy? ______________

3. What did she say to accept the proposal? ______________

4. What did the Nabi read out in order for the marriage to take place? ____________________________

5. What gift did the Nabi give to his daughter?_______________________

B. Complete this:

The Nabi called Fatima the Light of __________________

The Nabi wanted her to marry a person who like her who was __________

When Ali asked Fatima for marriage she said __________

C. Say yes or no

1. Is it good that men and women marry? __________

2. Should you marry someone suitable to you? __________

3. Is a good man suitable for a good woman? ______________

4. Will a liar make a trusting husband or wife? ________________

D. Thinking Questions

1. What kind of things must we pray for when we hear someone’s nikkah being read?

2. How should we dress and behave in a marriage?

Eg Smile, not shouting etc. Write the key words!

E. Get in to a group of friends to discuss the following things. Then share your answers with the rest of the class.

1. Is it good that white people only marry white people?

2. Is it good that rich people only marry rich people?

3. Is it good that a Muslim only marries a Muslim?

4. Is it good that a thief marries a police officer?

5. Is it good that a short person only marries a short person?

6. Is it good that a hardworking person marries a lazy person?

F. Say this was your wedding card! Write it in what you want to say in order to invite your best friend to you wedding.

“It is with pleasure that I invite you to my wedding….”

Research Task

Find out how men and women in your grandparents generations married. Find out how they proposed marriage and how they lived together. Then below write down their story.

LESSON 3

THE FAMILY OF LOVE

3.1 THE CHILDREN OF FATEMA

The three children of Ali and Fatema are:

1. Imam Hassan 2. Imam Hussain 3. Syeda Zainab

Ali and Fatema always treated their children with respect. They knew that a husband and wife have responsibility to treat their children with respect and love, and to set good examples for them.

Before Islam the children were seen as sinful. But Islam changed this and called children ‘Masum!’ This means that children were not sinful but pure and a blessings from Allah.

Islam says that just as the parents should respect their children, in turn the children should also treat their parents with love and respect, and learn to obey them. Islam says that you should obey your parents even before you obey a majestic king.

“The Nabi Muhammad said that if you want happiness in this world and rewards in heaven then look after your family in the best way you can and be a source of comfort and guidance for them.”

3.2 PEACE IN THE HOME

Heaven is the Home of Peace because it will be a home of people who lived lovingly on this earth. The Home of Peace is called Dar Es Sallam. For us to get to heaven we have to prove to Allah that we can make our own homes on this earth peaceful, beautiful and tranquil for everybody in the family.

A husband and wife should, therefore, not make a habit of shouting or screaming at each other! They should not scream at the children and children too should stop fighting with each other. Make sure you make it Peaceful and Loving in the home.

3.3 MAKING MISTAKES

To have peace in the home it is important to help each other when people make mistakes.

So if your parents make a mistake, or your brother or sister make a mistake then do not blow it up by drama!

We should learn to be patient and tolerant of each other. We should not make it hard for others in the family.

If we do not take responsibility to keep our homes peaceful then we will have nothing in life but misery and Allah will be displeased with us. We will then not be able to enter in to heaven.

One of the great examples in the life of Ali and Fatema is that they always prayed for each other and they never burdened each other. Ali and Fatima also helped each other. So when Fatema was busy reading or teaching then Ali would cook in the house and wash the dishes.

Ali and Fatema also treated their children with utmost love. This was the family of the Nabi and their examples of how they lived are important for us.

They lived in a simple way and yet they were happy. They never complained about being poor because love was their greatest wealth.

Many of the families of today need to take examples from all this.

3 WHAT THE NABI SAID

1. HEAVEN LIES UNDER THE FEET OF YOUR MOTEHRS

2. TREAT CHILDREN WITH RESPECT

3. MAKE A HABIT OF TELLIGN EACH OTHER IN THE FAMILY; “I LOVE YOU.”

4. HELP EACH OTHER – DO NOT LOOK FOR FAULTS IN EACH OTHER

5. BE KIND TO YOUR OLD PARENTS AND GRAND PARENTS

6. HAVE PATIENCE WITH YOUR FAMILY

7. DO NOT SPOIL THINGS FOR OTEHRS IN THE FAMILY

8. KEEP YOUR HOMES CLEAN AND DO NOT DO HARRAM THINGS IN THE HOME

9. VALUE YOUR ELDERS AND YOUR YOUNGSTER

TASKS TO DO

A. Complete these

1. Everybody in the family should treat each other with R___________ and L_________.

2. The Home of Peace is called D __________________

3. The greatest wealth between husband and wife is L__________

4. All children are born M__________

5. Value your E__________ and your Y____________.

6. Do not S___________ or S_________ in your home

7. Do not do H_____________ things in your home

8. Do not keep your home D____________.

B. Answer these

1. Who are the children of Ali and Fatemah?

______________ _________________ __________________

2. Before Islam what were children believed to be?

3. What is the meaning of masum?

4. What kind of things should a child do to make his family happy?

c. THINKING QUESTIONS

1. How can you stop a fight happening in a family?

2. What do you think is the responsibility of an older brother or sister towards the young brothers or sisters in the family?

ASSIGNMENT

In a Happy Family Chart. In it write down the things the Nabi said about families.

LESSON 4

BROKEN MARRIAGES

4.1 WORK OF SATAN

All people had good and bad times. Sometimes they get angry and start saying things they don’t really mean. Even married people have times when they argue and fight. But then they forgive each other!

Sadly some married couples have so many problems that they break up their families. When a marriage breaks then even the heaven shake with shock! To break a marriage is very bad indeed. Breaking a marriage is like breaking the holy Kaaba with your own hands!

The Nabi Muhammad said that breakage of marriage is often the work of Satan. It is Satan and his followers who try to make the husband and wife fight each other so that they break up.

4.2 DO NOT HATE EACH OTHER

The holy Qur'an says that a husband and wife should not hate each other even if their marriage is broken. Instead they should remember the times they were happy together. They should also try to settle their problems and try to get together again.

If a child sees that his or her parents have divorced then they should not hate any of their parents. Islam says that children should love their parents because it is Satan who is trying to make them hate their parents.

Islam says that children have to be understanding and mature when their parents split up. They should not blame themselves for their parents divorce and they should keep in touch with both their parents. It is good to telephone, write letters and send E-mails to your parents if either of them live away from you.

4.3 THREE CHANCES

Islam says that parents can marry each other three times. Islam gives three chances to the parents to marry again and again and again because Islam does not like married people to split up.

If a marriage is completely broken then the husband and wife are called Ex-husband and Ex-wife. After divorce the husband and wife can marry someone else.

If a child sees that their parents have married again then they need not get frighten. They need to remember that their new mother or father is really their stepmother or stepfather. But they do not take the place of a real mother or father. Children should always remember their real mother or father even if they have left home and gone to live somewhere else. But children should also respect their stepmother or stepfather because they are also now also part of their family.

4.4 ASKING THE WIFE AND NOT THE RELATIVES

The Qur’an says that when some of the wives of the Nabi annoyed him he called them and told them to choose whether they wanted to stay with him or whether they wanted divorce. This shows that before a man divorces his wife he should ask her what she wants to do. If a man does not do what the Nabi taught then he is disobeying the Nabi and committing a sin. Sadly some men will decide to divorce their wives by asking their friends or other people. They don’t realize that they should ask their wives of their wish.

In the Quran it is also written that before a divorce a husband and wife should go to those who want to save their marriage. These people are called ‘Well Wishers.’ They are the ‘True Friends’ of the couple.

These true friends should help the couple solve their problems without divorcing.

From all this we learn that we must not think marriage is a joke that can be broken easily. Sadly many Muslims who claim to follow the Nabi do not really follow the Nabi. They do what they want without thinking. Then they make everybody unhappy.

But remember that even if your own mother and father split up you should not listen to Satan by not talking to them. Satan wants you to also split from your mum and dad and not talk to them. You should always make an effort to be kind and loving to both your parents.

TASKS TO DO

A. Fill in the blanks

Divorce means when a husband and wife _________________. Islam says that when a divorce happens then heaven ______________________.

People who make others get a divorce are doing the work of S___________.

Before a man divorces his wife he must ask _______. He should not ask those friends and relatives who are listening to S____________.

Marriage is not a J_______ that can be easily broken by divorce.

Answer Yes or No?

1. Is divorce a good thing? __________

2. Should children blame themselves if their parents are fighting? ________

3. Should children help the parents to love each other? ________

4. Will people who break up marriages ever be happy? ________

5. Should children help each other when their parents divorce? _________

6. You have to act bravely if parents divorce?

7. If your parents are always fighting then you must pray for them? _______

B. Answer these questions

1. How many times can a couple remarry each other?

2.. Whom should the children love when their parents divorce?

THINKING QUESTION

1. If a couple are divorced then should the children take the side of the parent who has the most money?

2. If a child is suffering because of divorce then how can the cousins and friends help?

3. In what ways can a child keep in touch with his parents if they are divorced.

PROJECT THE FAMILY TREE

Task 1

Find out the names of your grandparents from your mum’s and dad’s side. Find out where they were born.

Then find out the names of their parents.

Then finally find out the names of all your uncles and aunts.

Write all the names on a piece of paper.

Task 2

Make a family tree of your family. Give it a good title like: “The Family Garden.” Think of a good title.

Make sure you draw the tree with the names clearly written.

Task 3

You are now going to do a family tree of the Nabi Muhammad. Start by writing the title: “THE FAMILY OF THE NABI” Then draw a tree and write these names on the branches and the leaves.

|Nabi Muhammad |

|Umul Momeenin Khadija |

|Fatemah Zahra |

|Imam Ali |

|Imam Hassan |

|Imam Hussain |

|Syeda Zainad |

|Imam Zainul Abidin |

|Imam Muhammad Bakr |

|Imam Jaffer E Sadik |

|Imam Musa Kassim |

|Imam Ali Reza |

|Imam Muhammad Taki |

|Imam Ali un Naki |

|Imam Hassan Askari |

|Imam Muhammad Mahdi |

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Task 4 Know the Imams

Find out the following:

1. Which Imams had been put inside prisons

2. Which Imam was forced to live in a palace

3. Which Imam gave the idea that countries should have a police force

4. Which Imam is alive today but hidden for safety

5. Which Imam fought against those who came to kill the Nabi

6. Which Imams are the leaders of those who will enter heaven

7. Which Imam signed a clever peace treaty with the enemies which promised to give power to the Muslims without fighting a war

8. Which Imams were murdered in their young age

9. Which Imams are famous for giving knowledge to the world

10. Which Imam faced an huge army in Karbala

Write down your answers in complete sentences on a piece of paper

Task 5 The Women In the Nabi’s Family

There are three women in the list above. Name them and then answer these questions:

1. What does Ummul Momeenin mean

2. Whose sister was Syeda Zainab

3. The sister of Imam Ali Reza was called Masuma. Where is she buried?

4. Ali Asghar was a baby murdered in Karbala. He was the baby of Imam Hussain. What was his mother’s name?

5. Find out the name of the mother of Imam Muhammad Mahdi

Task 6 History Sites

Your final task is to find out where all the above people are buried and then draw a table like this

|Name |Buried in |

|Nabi Muhammad |Medina |

|Khadija |Mecca |

MUHAMMADI MADRASAH

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A loving drink for the married couple!

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NO SHOUTING, SCREAMING OR FIGHTING PLEASE!

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WE WILL ALWAYS BE A FAMILY

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The only married couple who died in the September 11 attack on the

Twin Towers –

Muslim Couple

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