Prophet Muhammad (S.a.w.), the Birth of the Holy Prophet(S.a.w.) for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Identification, pronunciation and writing of the next set of Arabic alphabets.
Topic: Prophet Muhammad (S.a.w.)
Subject Matter: The birth of the holy prophet (S.A.W.)

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• State the year, date, and place of Prophet Muhammad’s birth.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate the significance of Prophet Muhammad’s birth as the last prophet of Allah.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Recall and recite the key facts about the birth of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).

Social Domain:

• Share the story of Prophet Muhammad’s birth respectfully with classmates.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Islamic Religion Studies Primary 1
• State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary 1 Islamic Religion Studies
• Islamic Religion Studies Textbook for Primary 1
• The Holy Qur’an
• Hadith Collections (e.g., Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures of Makkah
• Charts showing the year, date, and place of Prophet Muhammad’s birth
• Storybooks about the life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) for young children

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to understand the important historical event of Prophet Muhammad’s birth. Learning these facts enables pupils to build a foundation of knowledge about the life of the Prophet and appreciate his role as the last messenger of Allah.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of Islam and may have heard simple stories about prophets.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)

The Birth of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)

Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) is the last prophet sent by Allah to guide mankind. His birth was a very important event in the history of Islam.

The following are facts about the birth of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.):

• Year of Birth: He was born in the Year of the Elephant (approximately 570 C.E.).
• Date of Birth: He was born on Monday, the 12th day of Rabi’ul Awwal.
• Place of Birth: He was born in the holy city of Makkah, in present-day Saudi Arabia.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids, Storytelling

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, reviews the previous lesson briefly, and introduces the new topic: “The Birth of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)”. The teacher asks pupils if they know who Prophet Muhammad is.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, recall aspects of the previous lesson, and share what they know about Prophet Muhammad.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the new lesson and connect it to their existing knowledge.

Step 2: Explanation of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains to pupils that Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) is the last prophet of Allah who brought the message of Islam to the world. The teacher shows a picture of Makkah.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the explanation and observe the picture.
Learning Point: Pupils understand who Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) is.

Step 3: Year of Birth

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Information Delivery
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was born in the “Year of the Elephant” (around 570 C.E.). The teacher can tell a very simple story about why it was called the Year of the Elephant.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and repeat “Year of the Elephant”.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the year of Prophet Muhammad’s birth.

Step 4: Date of Birth

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Information Delivery/Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher tells the pupils that Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was born on a Monday, the 12th day of Rabi’ul Awwal. The teacher writes this on the board and asks pupils to repeat it.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the date, and copy it into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the specific date of Prophet Muhammad’s birth.

Step 5: Place of Birth

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Aid/Information Delivery
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a picture of Makkah again and tells the pupils that Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was born in the holy city of Makkah. The teacher emphasizes the importance of Makkah.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the picture and repeat “Makkah”.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the place of Prophet Muhammad’s birth.

Step 6: Storytelling/Recap

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Review
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly retells the story of Prophet Muhammad’s birth, including the year, date, and place, in a simple and engaging way. The teacher asks pupils to recall the key facts.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story and recall the facts.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of the lesson content.

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. Who is Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)?
2. In what year was Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) born?
3. What was the date of Prophet Muhammad’s birth?
4. Where was Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) born?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson by reminding pupils about the birth of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) and its importance. The teacher gives homework, asking pupils to draw a simple picture related to Makkah.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and note down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and prepare for independent practice.

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Prophet Muhammad (S.a.w.) and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

• Prophet Muhammad – The last prophet of Allah.
• Birth – The beginning of life.
• Year of the Elephant – The year Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was born.
• Rabi’ul Awwal – The month in the Islamic calendar when Prophet Muhammad was born.
• Makkah – The holy city where Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was born.

Differentiation

For pupils who are fast learners, the teacher can ask them to explain the significance of Makkah. For pupils who need more support, the teacher will use more visual aids and encourage repetition of the key facts.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should use clear, simple language and engage pupils through storytelling and visual aids due to their young age. Encourage active participation through questions and answers, and ensure all pupils can recall the basic facts about Prophet Muhammad’s birth.