Hadith 23, 25 and 26 of An-Nawawi and Their Lessons for SS 3

Class: SSS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 16 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Topic: Al-Hadith
Subject Matter: Al-hadith Nos 23, 25 & 26 of Al-Nawawi and lessons learnt
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Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify Hadith Nos 23, 25, and 26 of An-Nawawi.
• Recite the Arabic text of Hadith Nos 23, 25, and 26.
• Translate Hadith Nos 23, 25, and 26 into English.
• Explain the key lessons derived from each Hadith.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of purity, remembrance of Allah, and good deeds.
• Develop a desire to implement the teachings of these Hadith in their lives.
• Value the broad concept of charity in Islam.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate correct recitation of the Hadith texts.
• Illustrate practical applications of the Hadith lessons through examples.

Social Domain

• Promote good character and helpfulness in their communities based on the Hadith teachings.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• An-Nawawi’s Forty Hadith (Arabic text and English translation)
• Islamic Religious Studies for Senior Secondary Schools, Book 3
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Whiteboard or blackboard
• Markers or chalk
• Copies of An-Nawawi’s Hadith 23, 25, and 26 (Arabic and English translation)
• Islamic Studies textbook for SS 3
• Chart showing key phrases from the Hadith

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is essential for students to deepen their understanding of core Islamic principles through the study of authentic Hadith. By learning these specific Hadith, students will grasp the importance of spiritual and physical purity, the expansive nature of good deeds and charity, and how various acts of worship and kindness contribute to their faith and accountability before Allah. It provides practical guidance for living a righteous and fulfilling Muslim life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have a basic understanding of what Hadith are, their importance in Islam, and some knowledge of basic Islamic practices like prayer and charity.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Al-Hadith Nos 23, 25 & 26 of Al-Nawawi and Lessons Learnt

Hadith No. 23: On Purity and Remembrance of Allah

Arabic Text:

عَنْ أَبِي مَالِكٍ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ عَاصِمٍ الْأَشْعَرِيِّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم: “الطَّهُورُ شَطْرُ الْإِيمَانِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ تَمْلَأُ الْمِيزَانَ، وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ تَمْلَآنِ – أَوْ تَمْلَأُ – مَا بَيْنَ السَّمَاءِ وَالْأَرْضِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ نُورٌ، وَالصَّدَقَةُ بُرْهَانٌ، وَالصَّبْرُ ضِيَاءٌ، وَالْقُرْآنُ حُجَّةٌ لَك أَوْ عَلَيْك، كُلُّ النَّاسِ يَغْدُو فَبَائِعٌ نَفْسَهُ فَمُعْتِقُهَا أَوْ مُوبِقُهَا”. (رواه مسلم)

English Translation:

“Purity is half of faith. Al-hamdu lillah (all praise and gratitude belong to Allah) fills the scale, and Subhanallah (how far is Allah from every imperfection) and Al-hamdu lillah fill what is between the heavens and the earth. Prayer is light, charity is proof, patience is illumination, and the Qur’an is an argument for you or against you. Every person starts his day as a vendor of his soul, either freeing it or bringing about its ruin.” (Narrated by Muslim)

Lessons Learnt from Hadith 23

1. Importance of Purity (Taharah): Purity, both physical and spiritual, is a fundamental part of faith. It includes cleanliness, ritual purity (wudu, ghusl), and purity of heart from sins and bad intentions.
2. Virtues of Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah): Saying “Al-hamdu lillah” and “Subhanallah wa Al-hamdu lillah” carries immense rewards, filling the scale of good deeds and the space between the heavens and earth.
3. Significance of Acts of Worship:
   • Prayer (Salah): It is a light that guides believers in this life and illuminates their path in the Hereafter.
   • Charity (Sadaqah): It serves as a proof of one’s faith and sincerity.
   • Patience (Sabr): It is a shining light that helps believers endure hardships and remain steadfast.
4. The Qur’an as a Guide or Witness: The Qur’an will either be a witness for a person on the Day of Judgment if they followed its teachings, or against them if they neglected it.
5. Accountability for Actions: Every person is accountable for their actions, either striving to free their soul from sin and punishment or leading it to ruin.

Hadith No. 25: On Charity and Good Deeds

Arabic Text:

عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ نَاسًا مِنْ أَصْحَابِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم قَالُوا لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه و سلم: “يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، ذَهَبَ أَهْلُ الدُّثُورِ بِالْأُجُورِ، يُصَلُّونَ كَمَا نُصَلِّي، وَيَصُومُونَ كَمَا نَصُومُ، وَيَتَصَدَّقُونَ بِفُضُولِ أَمْوَالِهِمْ”. قَالَ: “أَوَلَيْسَ قَدْ جَعَلَ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ مَا تَصَدَّقُونَ بِهِ؟ إنَّ بِكُلِّ تَسْبِيحَةٍ صَدَقَةً، وَكُلِّ تَحْمِيدَةٍ صَدَقَةً، وَكُلِّ تَهْلِيلَةٍ صَدَقَةً، وَكُلِّ تَكْبِيرَةٍ صَدَقَةً، وَأَمْرٌ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ صَدَقَةٌ، وَنَهْيٌ عَنْ الْمُنْكَرِ صَدَقَةٌ، وَفِي بُضْعِ أَحَدِكُمْ صَدَقَةٌ”. قَالُوا: “يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، أَيَأْتِي أَحَدُنَا شَهْوَتَهُ وَيَكُونُ لَهُ فِيهَا أَجْرٌ؟” قَالَ: “أَرَأَيْتُمْ لَوْ وَضَعَهَا فِي حَرَامٍ أَكَانَ عَلَيْهِ فِيهَا وِزْرٌ؟ فَكَذَلِكَ إذَا وَضَعَهَا فِي الْحَلَالِ كَانَ لَهُ أَجْرٌ”. (رواه مسلم)

English Translation:

“On the authority of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) that some of the companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): ‘O Messenger of Allah, the wealthy have gone off with all the rewards. They pray as we pray, and they fast as we fast, and they give (in charity) out of their surplus wealth.’ He said: ‘Has not Allah made things for you to give in charity? Indeed, every tasbih (saying Subhanallah) is a charity, and every takbir (saying Allahu Akbar) is a charity, and every tahmid (saying Al-hamdu lillah) is a charity, and every tahlil (saying La ilaha illallah) is a charity, and enjoining good is a charity, and forbidding evil is a charity, and in the sexual act of each of you there is charity.’ They said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, when one of us fulfills his sexual desire, will he have some reward for that?’ He said: ‘Do you not see that if he were to satisfy it in an unlawful manner, there would be sin upon him for that? Likewise, if he satisfies it in a lawful manner, there will be a reward for him.'” (Narrated by Muslim)

Lessons Learnt from Hadith 25

1. Broad Concept of Charity (Sadaqah): Charity is not limited to giving money. Every good deed, word, and even a lawful act can be considered charity.
2. Spiritual Acts as Charity: Acts of remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) such as Tasbih (Subhanallah), Tahmid (Al-hamdu lillah), Tahlil (La ilaha illallah), and Takbir (Allahu Akbar) are all forms of charity.
3. Social Acts as Charity: Enjoining good (Amr bil Ma’ruf) and forbidding evil (Nahy anil Munkar) are also highly rewarded forms of charity.
4. Lawful Fulfillment of Desires is Rewarded: Fulfilling one’s natural and lawful desires, such as marital relations, is rewarded by Allah, just as unlawful fulfillment would lead to sin. This highlights Islam’s comprehensive view of life, where even personal acts can become worship with the right intention.
5. Opportunity for All to Earn Rewards: This Hadith assures that everyone, regardless of their wealth, has ample opportunities to earn rewards from Allah through various good deeds.

Hadith No. 26: On Daily Charity and Good Deeds

Arabic Text:

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم: “كُلُّ سُلَامَى مِنْ النَّاسِ عَلَيْهِ صَدَقَةٌ، كُلَّ يَوْمٍ تَطْلُعُ فِيهِ الشَّمْسُ: تَعْدِلُ بَيْنَ اثْنَيْنِ صَدَقَةٌ، وَتُعِينُ الرَّجُلَ فِي دَابَّتِهِ فَتَحْمِلُهُ عَلَيْهَا أَوْ تَرْفَعُ لَهُ عَلَيْهَا مَتَاعَهُ صَدَقَةٌ، وَالْكَلِمَةُ الطَّيِّبَةُ صَدَقَةٌ، وَبِكُلِّ خُطْوَةٍ تَمْشِيهَا إلَى الصَّلَاةِ صَدَقَةٌ، وَتُمِيطُ الْأَذَى عَنْ الطَّرِيقِ صَدَقَةٌ”. (رواه البخاري ومسلم)

English Translation:

“On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‘Every joint of a person must perform a charity each day the sun rises. To do justice between two people is charity. To help a man with his mount, lifting him onto it or helping him with his belongings, is charity. A good word is charity. Every step you take towards prayer is charity. And removing a harmful thing from the path is charity.'” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Lessons Learnt from Hadith 26

1. Daily Obligation of Charity: Every person is obligated to perform acts of charity daily, corresponding to the number of joints in their body (360 joints, symbolizing gratitude for health).
2. Diverse Forms of Charity: This Hadith highlights various practical ways to fulfill this daily charity:
   • Justice: Establishing justice between two people.
   • Helping Others: Assisting someone with their transportation or belongings.
   • Good Words: Speaking kindly and pleasantly to others.
   • Acts of Worship: Every step taken towards prayer.
   • Removing Harm: Clearing obstacles or harmful things from public pathways.
3. Holistic Approach to Good Deeds: Islam encourages a holistic approach to good deeds, encompassing spiritual, social, and physical acts that benefit oneself and the community.
4. Ease of Earning Rewards: The Hadith shows that earning rewards is accessible to everyone through simple, everyday actions, not just grand gestures.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Recitation, Question and Answer, Guided Practice, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Review/Engage

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the students and asks them to recall what Hadith are and their importance in Islam. The teacher then introduces the topic: “Today, we will delve into three important Hadith from Imam An-Nawawi’s collection: Hadith Nos 23, 25, and 26, and learn the valuable lessons they teach us.”

Pupils’ Activity: Students respond to questions about Hadith and listen attentively to the introduction.

Learning Point: Hadith importance reviewed

Step 2: Hadith 23 – Introduction and Recitation

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Recitation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays Hadith 23 on the board or chart, recites it in Arabic, and then provides the English translation. The teacher explains the context of the Hadith and its main theme of purity and remembrance of Allah.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen, repeat the Arabic recitation after the teacher, and read the English translation.

Learning Point: Hadith 23 recitation, meaning

Step 3: Hadith 23 – Lessons Learnt

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Elaboration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on the lessons derived from Hadith 23, emphasizing the importance of purity, Dhikr, Salah, Sadaqah, Sabr, and the role of the Qur’an. The teacher encourages students to give examples of how they can apply these lessons.

Pupils’ Activity: Students participate in the discussion, offer examples, and ask questions.

Learning Point: Lessons from Hadith 23

Step 4: Hadith 25 – Introduction and Recitation

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Recitation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher presents Hadith 25, recites it in Arabic, and provides the English translation. The teacher highlights the broad concept of charity discussed in this Hadith.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen, repeat the Arabic recitation, and follow the English translation.

Learning Point: Hadith 25 recitation, meaning

Step 5: Hadith 25 – Lessons Learnt

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses the lessons from Hadith 25, focusing on how various acts (Dhikr, enjoining good, lawful marital relations) are considered charity. The teacher asks students how they can perform these types of charity.

Pupils’ Activity: Students engage in discussion and suggest practical applications.

Learning Point: Lessons from Hadith 25

Step 6: Hadith 26 – Introduction, Recitation, and Lessons

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Presentation/Synthesis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces Hadith 26, recites it, translates it, and then explains the various forms of daily charity mentioned, such as establishing justice, helping others, good words, steps to prayer, and removing harm. The teacher encourages students to identify opportunities for these actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen, recite, and identify ways to perform daily charity.

Learning Point: Hadith 26 and its 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. What does “Purity is half of faith” mean according to Hadith 23?
2. Mention two lessons from Hadith 25 regarding the broad concept of charity.
3. List three examples of daily charity mentioned in Hadith 26.
4. How does the Qur’an serve as an argument for or against a person?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Hadith lessons understood

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils/students to copy the essential Board Summary notes, including the Arabic text, translation, and lessons of Hadith 23, 25, and 26, into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Hadith notes recorded

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 0 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds students of the importance of applying the lessons from these Hadith in their daily lives to earn Allah’s pleasure and concludes the lesson.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen and reflect.

Learning Point: Hadith application reinforced

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework/Practice Exercise

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. Write out the Arabic text and English translation of Hadith No. 23.
2. Explain in your own words how “every good deed is charity” based on Hadith No. 25.
3. Identify five practical ways you can apply the lessons of Hadith Nos 23, 25, and 26 in your school and home environment.

Lesson Keywords

• Hadith – Sayings, actions, or approvals of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
• An-Nawawi – A renowned Islamic scholar who compiled a collection of 40 (or 42) essential Hadith.
• Taharah – Purity, cleanliness (physical and spiritual).
• Dhikr – Remembrance of Allah through specific phrases like Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, Takbir.
• Sadaqah – Charity, a good deed.
• Salah – Ritual prayer.
• Sabr – Patience, perseverance.
• Amr bil Ma’ruf – Enjoining good.
• Nahy anil Munkar – Forbidding evil.

Differentiation

Support for weaker learners: Provide simplified summaries of the Hadith lessons. Allow them to focus on understanding the English translations and identifying one key lesson from each Hadith. Encourage peer support during recitation and translation. Provide a transliteration of the Arabic text if needed.

Extension for faster learners: Challenge them to research the full context or occasion of revelation (Asbab al-Nuzul) for one of the Hadith. Ask them to compare and contrast the different types of charity mentioned in Hadith 25 and 26. They can also be asked to memorize the Arabic text of one of the Hadith.

Suggested Lesson Videos

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Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have clear copies of Hadith 23, 25, and 26 (Arabic and English translation) for display or distribution. Practice the Arabic recitation to ensure accuracy. Begin by engaging students with questions about the general importance of Hadith. Proceed systematically through each Hadith, allowing ample time for recitation, translation, and discussion of the lessons. Encourage students to relate the Hadith teachings to their own lives and community. During the evaluation stage, check for understanding of both the Hadith content and the practical lessons. Students should copy the Board Summary notes, including the Arabic text and translation, after the main teaching and discussion to consolidate their learning. Provide specific feedback on their homework assignments to reinforce understanding and application.