Prophets of Allah, History of Prophet Muhammad (S.a.w.) His Birth for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 9
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Attributes of Allah, (26-30).
Topic: Prophets of Allah
Subject Matter: History of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) His birth and childhood

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• State the place and year of Prophet Muhammad’s birth.
• Mention the names of Prophet Muhammad’s parents and grandfather.
• Describe key events of Prophet Muhammad’s childhood.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate the early life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).
• Show respect for the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) by listening attentively to his story.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Retell simple facts about Prophet Muhammad’s birth and childhood.
• Draw or identify pictures related to the story of Prophet Muhammad’s early life.

Social Domain:

• Share information about Prophet Muhammad’s early life with classmates.
• Participate in group discussions about the Prophet’s exemplary character.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Islamic Religion Studies.
• State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary 2 Islamic Religion Studies.
• Islamic Religion Studies Textbook for Primary 2.
• Pictures or charts depicting the life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures showing Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) as a child.
• Charts illustrating his family tree.
• Storybooks about the life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to learn about the early life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), which is important for understanding the foundation of Islam. It enables them to appreciate his humble beginnings and the challenges he faced, fostering love and respect for him.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of Allah as the Creator and have heard simple stories about good people.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Prophets of Allah

History of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) His birth and childhood

Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) is the last prophet sent by Allah to guide mankind. His life story is important for all Muslims to know and follow.

Birth of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)

• Year of Birth: He was born in the Year of the Elephant (around 570 C.E.).
• Place of Birth: Makkah, in present-day Saudi Arabia.
• Parents: His father was Abdullah, and his mother was Amina.
• Grandfather: His grandfather was Abdul-Muttalib.
• Orphaned: His father, Abdullah, died before he was born. His mother, Amina, died when he was six years old.

Childhood of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)

• After his mother’s death, his grandfather, Abdul-Muttalib, took care of him.
• When his grandfather died two years later, his uncle, Abu Talib, took him in and raised him.
• From a young age, Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was known for his honesty, truthfulness, and good character.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them if they know any prophets of Allah. The teacher then introduces the topic by telling them that today they will learn about the life of the last Prophet, Muhammad (S.A.W.).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings and mention any prophets they know. They listen attentively to the teacher’s introduction.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the topic and recall previous knowledge about prophets.

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

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Narration/Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher narrates the story of Prophet Muhammad’s birth, including the year (Year of the Elephant) and place (Makkah). The teacher also shows pictures of Makkah.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully to the story and observe the pictures.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about the time and place of Prophet Muhammad’s birth.

Step 3: Parents and Grandfather

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identification/Clarification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains who Prophet Muhammad’s parents (Abdullah and Amina) and grandfather (Abdul-Muttalib) were. The teacher explains that his father died before he was born.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat the names of Prophet Muhammad’s family members.
Learning Point: Pupils identify the names of Prophet Muhammad’s immediate family.

Step 4: Childhood and Orphanage

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher continues the story by explaining that Prophet Muhammad’s mother died when he was six years old, making him an orphan. The teacher emphasizes the challenges he faced early in life.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the narrative and ask simple questions about his childhood.
Learning Point: Pupils understand that Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was an orphan from a young age.

Step 5: Care by Uncle Abu Talib

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that after his grandfather’s death, his uncle, Abu Talib, took care of him and raised him. The teacher highlights Abu Talib’s kindness.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and learn about Abu Talib’s role in Prophet Muhammad’s upbringing.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about Prophet Muhammad’s guardian after his grandfather.

Step 6: Characteristics

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Highlighting/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses the good qualities Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) showed even as a child, such as honesty and truthfulness.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention some good qualities they think children should have.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about Prophet Muhammad’s exemplary character.

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. Where was Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) born?
2. What was the name of Prophet Muhammad’s father?
3. Who took care of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) after his grandfather died?

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 main points of the lesson, reminding pupils about the birth and childhood of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). The teacher encourages pupils to learn more about his life.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and prepare for the next lesson.
Learning Point: The lesson is concluded with a brief recap of key information.

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Prophets of Allah and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

• Prophet – A messenger of Allah.
• Muhammad (S.A.W.) – The last prophet of Allah.
• Makkah – The city where Prophet Muhammad was born.
• Abdullah – Prophet Muhammad’s father.
• Amina – Prophet Muhammad’s mother.
• Orphan – A child whose parents have died.
• Abu Talib – Prophet Muhammad’s uncle who raised him.

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can encourage them to draw a simple family tree of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). For pupils needing more support, the teacher can use simpler language and repeat key facts more often, showing more visual aids.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should use simple, engaging language suitable for Primary 2 pupils. Encourage active participation through questions and visual aids. Emphasize the moral lessons and good character traits of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) throughout the narration.