Biographies and Moral Lessons of Prophets Muhammad (SAW) and Nuh (AS) for Primary 4

Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Week: 10
Age: 9 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: Sirah
Focal competence: Exhibiting the moral lessons derivable from the biographies of the prophets
Key competencies/values: Critical Thinking; Communication
Skills:

• Narrating biographies and deriving moral lessons

Previous Lesson: Significance of Hajj and Difference Between Hajj and Umrah
Topic: History And Biography: Selected Prophets I
Subject Matter: Biography and moral lessons of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Prophet Nuh (AS)

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Discuss key events from the biography of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
• Discuss key events from the biography of Prophet Nuh (AS).
• State moral lessons derived from the biography of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
• State moral lessons derived from the biography of Prophet Nuh (AS).

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the exemplary lives of the Prophets.
• Show willingness to emulate the moral lessons from the Prophets’ lives.

Psychomotor Domain

• Retell parts of the Prophets’ biographies.

Social Domain

• Participate in group discussions about the Prophets’ stories.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Islamic Religious Knowledge for Primary Schools, Book 4
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures of ancient towns
• Video/audio clips depicting events from the Prophets’ lives
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flip chart

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the lives of important Prophets in Islam, particularly Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Prophet Nuh (AS). Learning their biographies provides valuable moral guidance and encourages pupils to adopt virtuous character traits. It also strengthens their faith and connection to Islamic history.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of Islam and may have heard simple stories about Prophets in previous classes.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

History And Biography: Selected Prophets I

Biography of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was born in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in the year 570 CE. His father, Abdullah, died before his birth, and his mother, Aminah, died when he was six years old. He was raised by his grandfather, Abdul-Muttalib, and later by his uncle, Abu Talib. He was known for his honesty and trustworthiness, earning him the title “Al-Amin” (The Trustworthy).

At the age of 40, he received the first revelation from Allah through Angel Jibreel (AS) in the cave of Hira, marking the beginning of his prophethood. He preached Islam, calling people to worship one God (Allah) and to live righteously. He faced many challenges and persecution from the people of Makkah but remained steadfast. He migrated to Madinah (known as Hijrah) in 622 CE, where he established the first Islamic community. He passed away in Madinah at the age of 63.

Moral Lessons from the Biography of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

1. Honesty and Trustworthiness: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was known as Al-Amin, teaching us to always be truthful and reliable.
2. Patience and Perseverance: He faced many difficulties but never gave up on his mission, showing us the importance of patience in the face of challenges.
3. Kindness and Mercy: He was kind to everyone, including his enemies, and preached forgiveness and compassion.
4. Justice and Fairness: He established a just society in Madinah, teaching us to treat all people fairly and equally.
5. Simplicity and Humility: Despite his high status, he lived a simple life and was humble.

Biography of Prophet Nuh (AS)

Prophet Nuh (AS), also known as Noah, was sent by Allah to his people who were engrossed in idol worship and sin. He called them to worship Allah alone and abandon their evil ways for many years, but they rejected his message and mocked him.

Allah commanded Nuh (AS) to build an ark (a large ship) because a great flood was coming to cleanse the earth of the disbelievers. Nuh (AS) built the ark, and when the flood came, he, his family (except his disbelieving wife and one son), and pairs of every animal entered the ark. All the disbelievers who refused to believe in Allah and Nuh’s message perished in the flood. After the flood, the ark settled on Mount Judi, and Nuh (AS) and his followers repopulated the earth.

Moral Lessons from the Biography of Prophet Nuh (AS)

1. Obedience to Allah: Prophet Nuh (AS) obeyed Allah’s command to build the ark, even when people mocked him.
2. Patience in Da’wah (Calling to Islam): He preached to his people for a very long time, showing great patience despite their rejection.
3. Trust in Allah: He trusted in Allah’s plan and protection during the flood.
4. Consequences of Disbelief: The story teaches that rejecting Allah’s message and guidance leads to severe consequences.
5. Importance of Family: He tried to save his family, highlighting the importance of guiding and caring for one’s family.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Narration, Question and Answer, Explanation, Storytelling

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Engaging

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them if they know any stories about Prophets. The teacher then introduces the topic: “Today, we will learn about the lives of two great Prophets, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Prophet Nuh (AS), and the good lessons we can learn from them.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s greeting and share any stories they know about Prophets.

Learning Point: Introduction to Prophets’ biographies

Step 2: Biography of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Narration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher narrates key age-appropriate events from the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), using pictures or video clips to illustrate. The teacher highlights his birth, early life, prophethood, challenges in Makkah, Hijrah to Madinah, and his character (e.g., Al-Amin).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the narration and observe the pictures/videos.

Learning Point: Events in Prophet Muhammad’s life

Step 3: Moral Lessons from Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Analysis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on the moral lessons derived from Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) biography, asking pupils what good qualities they observed. The teacher lists and explains these lessons (e.g., honesty, patience, kindness, justice).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute to the discussion by identifying moral lessons and asking questions.

Learning Point: Moral lessons from Prophet Muhammad

Step 4: Biography of Prophet Nuh (AS)

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Narration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher narrates key age-appropriate events from the life of Prophet Nuh (AS), focusing on his call to his people, their rejection, the command to build the ark, the great flood, and the survival of the believers. The teacher uses pictures of ancient towns or relevant video clips.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully to the story and observe the instructional materials.

Learning Point: Events in Prophet Nuh’s life

Step 5: Moral Lessons from Prophet Nuh (AS)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Analysis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to identify moral lessons from Prophet Nuh’s (AS) story, such as obedience to Allah, patience in calling people to Islam, and trust in Allah. The teacher explains each lesson.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils state moral lessons and discuss their importance.

Learning Point: Moral lessons from Prophet Nuh

Step 6: Retelling and Reinforcement

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Recap

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to retell parts of the biographies of both Prophets and to state the moral lessons they have learned from each. The teacher provides positive feedback and corrects any misconceptions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils retell events and state moral lessons in their own words.

Learning Point: Recalling biographies and lessons

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Mention two important events from the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
2. State two moral lessons we learn from Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
3. Why did Prophet Nuh (AS) build an ark?
4. What is one moral lesson you learned from Prophet Nuh’s (AS) story?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Assessment of understanding

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on the biographies and moral lessons of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Prophet Nuh (AS) into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils of the importance of learning from the lives of the Prophets and encourages them to practice the good morals discussed. The teacher then ends the lesson.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge.

Learning Point: Consolidating key morals

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. Write a short paragraph about Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) early life.
2. List three moral lessons you can apply from Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) life in your daily interactions.
3. Describe the main event in Prophet Nuh’s (AS) story.
4. How can you show patience like Prophet Nuh (AS) when facing a difficult situation?

Lesson Keywords

• Muhammad – The last Prophet of Islam.
• Nuh – An ancient Prophet who built an ark.
• Prophet – A person chosen by Allah to deliver His message.
• Biography – The story of a person’s life.
• Moral Lessons – Good teachings or values learned from a story or life.
• Sirah – The biography of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Differentiation

Support for weaker learners: Provide simpler versions of the stories and focus on one or two key moral lessons for each Prophet. Use more visual aids and allow them to retell events in short sentences. Pair them with stronger learners for retelling activities.

Extension for faster learners: Encourage them to research more details about the Prophets’ lives from age-appropriate Islamic books. Ask them to write a short essay on how they can apply a specific moral lesson from either Prophet in their own lives.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For age-appropriate animated stories of the Prophets, search on YouTube for: Prophet Muhammad story for kids islamic primary and Prophet Nuh story for kids islamic primary.

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have gathered all necessary instructional materials, especially pictures of ancient towns and suitable video/audio clips related to the Prophets’ biographies. Start by engaging pupils with questions about Prophets to activate their prior knowledge. Narrate the biographies of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Prophet Nuh (AS) clearly and concisely, focusing on key age-appropriate events. Encourage active participation during discussions about moral lessons, prompting pupils to think critically about how these lessons apply to their lives. Allow pupils to retell parts of the stories to reinforce their understanding. During note-taking, guide pupils to copy the Board Summary accurately. Pay attention to pupils’ responses during the evaluation to identify any areas needing further clarification. Support weaker learners with simplified explanations and visuals, while challenging faster learners with additional research or application tasks. Maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment throughout the lesson.