Reading and Memorisation of Hadith 26 to 31 from An-Nawawi’s Collection for SS 1

Class: SS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 15 years
Duration: 60 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Theme: Hadith
Curriculum Theme: Hadith
Focal competence: Applying the teachings of the Hadith in daily life
Key competencies/values: Critical Thinking; Communication; Resilience
Skills:

• Reading and writing of the Arabic texts of the Ahadith

Previous Lesson: First Term Islamic Studies revision
Topic: Reading, Memorisation, Translation And Lessons Of Hadith Nos. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 And 31 Of An-Nawawi’S Collection
Subject Matter: Reading the Arabic texts of the Ahadith, Memorisation of the Ahadith

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify the Arabic texts of Hadith 26-31.
• State the English translation of Hadith 26-31.
• Explain the spiritual and moral lessons derived from each Hadith.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the wisdom and guidance contained in the Ahadith.
• Demonstrate a desire to apply the teachings of the Ahadith in their daily lives.

Psychomotor Domain

• Memorise Hadith 26-31 from An-Nawawi’s Collection.
• Accurately translate Hadith 26-31 into English.
• Recite the Arabic texts of the Ahadith with correct pronunciation.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 New Revised Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC)
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• An-Nawawi’s Collection of Forty Hadith
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work For The New Revised Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC)

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Electronic versions of An-Nawawi’s Collection (e.g., on a tablet, projector, or computer)
• Copies of An-Nawawi’s collection (printed or textbook format)
• Charts containing the Arabic texts and English translations of Hadith 26-31
• Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it enables students to directly engage with foundational Islamic teachings through the Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Memorising and understanding these Ahadith helps students internalise moral values, develop a deeper connection to their faith, and apply Islamic principles in their daily conduct, fostering good character and spiritual growth.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have basic knowledge of Arabic alphabet recognition and reading, as well as a general understanding of the importance of Hadith in Islam.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Reading, Memorisation, Translation And Lessons Of Hadith Nos. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 And 31 Of An-Nawawi’S Collection

Hadith No. 26

Arabic Text

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: “كُلُّ سُلَامَى مِنَ 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 إِلَى الصَّلَاةِ صَدَقَةٌ، وَتُمِيطُ الْأَذَى عَنِ الطَّرِيقِ صَدَقَةٌ.”

Translation

On the authority of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Every joint of a person must perform a charity every day the sun rises. To do justice between two people is charity. To help a man with his mount, lifting him onto it or hoisting up his belongings onto it 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.”

Lessons

1. Every part of the human body owes charity to Allah daily.
2. Charity is not limited to giving money; it includes good deeds and actions.
3. Justice, helping others, kind words, walking to prayer, and removing harm are all forms of charity.
4. Islam encourages active participation in societal well-being.

Hadith No. 27

Arabic Text

عَنِ النَّوَّاسِ بْنِ سَمْعَانَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: “الْبِرُّ حُسْنُ الْخُلُقِ، وَالْإِثْمُ مَا حَاكَ فِي صَدْرِكَ وَكَرِهْتَ أَنْ يَطَّلِعَ عَلَيْهِ النَّاسُ.”

Translation

On the authority of An-Nawwas bin Sam’an (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Righteousness is good character, and sin is that which troubles your soul and which you would hate for people to find out about.”

Lessons

1. Righteousness (Al-Birr) is fundamentally about having good character and manners.
2. Sin is identified by inner discomfort and the desire to conceal it from others.
3. A Muslim should strive for excellent moral conduct in all dealings.
4. One’s conscience is a guide to distinguishing between right and wrong.

Hadith No. 28

Arabic Text

عَنْ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ الْعِرْبَاضِ بْنِ سَارِيَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: وَعَظَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَوْعِظَةً وَجِلَتْ مِنْهَا الْقُلُوبُ وَذَرَفَتْ مِنْهَا الْعُيُونُ، فَقُلْنَا: يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ كَأَنَّهَا مَوْعِظَةُ مُوَدِّعٍ فَأَوْصِنَا. قَالَ: “أُوصِيكُمْ بِتَقْوَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ، وَالسَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ وَإِنْ تَأَمَّرَ عَلَيْكُمْ عَبْدٌ، فَإِنَّهُ مَنْ يَعِشْ مِنْكُمْ فَسَيَرَى اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا، فَعَلَيْكُمْ بِسُنَّتِي وَسُنَّةِ الْخُلَفَاءِ الرَّاشِدِينَ الْمَهْدِيِّينَ، عَضُّوا عَلَيْهَا بِالنَّوَاجِذِ، وَإِيَّاكُمْ وَمُحْدَثَاتِ الْأُمُورِ فَإِنَّ كُلَّ مُحْدَثَةٍ بِدْعَةٌ وَكُلَّ بِدْعَةٍ ضَلَالَةٌ.”

Translation

On the authority of Abu Najih Al-Irbad bin Sariyah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) delivered us a sermon by which our hearts were filled with fear and our eyes shed tears. So we said, “O Messenger of Allah! It is as though this is a farewell sermon, so counsel us.” He said, “I counsel you to have Taqwa (fear and consciousness) of Allah, and to listen and obey, even if an Abyssinian slave is appointed as your leader. For indeed, he among you who lives long will see much disagreement. So you must adhere to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly-guided Caliphs. Hold on to them with your molars. And beware of newly-invented matters, for every newly-invented matter is an innovation (bid’ah), and every innovation is misguidance.”

Lessons

1. The importance of Taqwa (consciousness of Allah) and obedience to authority, even if the leader is not of noble lineage.
2. The prophecy of future disagreements and the guidance to adhere to the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) and the Rightly-Guided Caliphs.
3. Warning against innovations (bid’ah) in religion, as they lead to misguidance.
4. The necessity of holding firmly to established Islamic practices and teachings.

Hadith No. 29

Arabic Text

عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قُلْتُ: يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَخْبِرْنِي بِعَمَلٍ يُدْخِلُنِي الْجَنَّةَ وَيُبَاعِدُنِي مِنَ النَّارِ. قَالَ: “لَقَدْ سَأَلْتَ عَنْ عَظِيمٍ، وَإِنَّهُ لَيَسِيرٌ عَلَى مَنْ يَسَّرَهُ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ: تَعْبُدُ اللَّهَ لَا تُشْرِكُ بِهِ شَيْئًا، وَتُقِيمُ الصَّلَاةَ، وَتُؤْتِي الزَّكَاةَ، وَتَصُومُ رَمَضَانَ، وَتَحُجُّ الْبَيْتَ. ثُمَّ قَالَ: أَلَا أَدُلُّكَ عَلَى أَبْوَابِ الْخَيْرِ؟ الصَّوْمُ جُنَّةٌ، وَالصَّدَقَةُ تُطْفِئُ الْخَطِيئَةَ كَمَا يُطْفِئُ الْمَاءُ النَّارَ، وَصَلَاةُ الرَّجُلِ فِي جَوْفِ اللَّيْلِ. ثُمَّ تَلَا: ﴿تَتَجَافَى جُنُوبُهُمْ عَنِ الْمَضَاجِعِ﴾ حَتَّى بَلَغَ ﴿يَعْمَلُونَ﴾. ثُمَّ قَالَ: أَلَا أُخْبِرُكَ بِرَأْسِ الْأَمْرِ وَعَمُودِهِ وَذِرْوَةِ سَنَامِهِ؟ قُلْتُ: بَلَى يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ. قَالَ: رَأْسُ الْأَمْرِ الْإِسْلَامُ، وَعَمُودُهُ الصَّلَاةُ، وَذِرْوَةُ سَنَامِهِ الْجِهَادُ. ثُمَّ قَالَ: أَلَا أُخْبِرُكَ بِمِلَاكِ ذَلِكَ كُلِّهِ؟ قُلْتُ: بَلَى يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ. فَأَخَذَ بِلِسَانِهِ وَقَالَ: كُفَّ عَلَيْكَ هَذَا. قُلْتُ: يَا نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ وَإِنَّا لَمُؤَاخَذُونَ بِمَا نَتَكَلَّمُ بِهِ؟ فَقَالَ: ثَكِلَتْكَ أُمُّكَ يَا مُعَاذُ، وَهَلْ يَكُبُّ النَّاسَ فِي النَّارِ عَلَى وُجُوهِهِمْ أَوْ عَلَى مَنَاخِرِهِمْ إِلَّا حَصَائِدُ أَلْسِنَتِهِمْ؟”

Translation

On the authority of Mu’adh bin Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an act which will take me into Paradise and keep me away from Hellfire.” He said, “You have asked about a great matter, and it is easy for him for whom Allah makes it easy: You worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him, you establish the prayer, you pay the Zakah, you fast in Ramadan, and you perform the pilgrimage to the House.” Then he said, “Shall I not guide you to the gates of goodness? Fasting is a shield; charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire; and a man’s prayer in the middle of the night.” Then he recited: “Their sides forsake their beds, to invoke their Lord in fear and hope…” (Quran 32:16) until he reached “…what they used to do.” Then he said, “Shall I not inform you of the head of the matter, its pillar, and the peak of its hump?” I said, “Yes, O Messenger of Allah.” He said, “The head of the matter is Islam, its pillar is prayer, and the peak of its hump is Jihad.” Then he said, “Shall I not inform you of the control of all that?” I said, “Yes, O Messenger of Allah.” So he took hold of his tongue and said, “Restrain this.” I said, “O Prophet of Allah, will we be held accountable for what we say?” He said, “May your mother be bereaved of you, O Mu’adh! Is there anything that throws people into the Hellfire upon their faces – or upon their noses – except the harvests of their tongues?”

Lessons

1. The fundamental acts of worship (pillars of Islam) are the path to Paradise and protection from Hellfire.
2. Additional acts of goodness like fasting, charity, and night prayers open further gates to reward.
3. Islam is the foundation, prayer is its pillar, and Jihad (struggle in Allah’s way) is its peak.
4. The tongue is a powerful tool; controlling it is essential for salvation, as misuse of the tongue can lead to severe punishment.

Hadith No. 30

Arabic Text

عَنْ أَبِي ثَعْلَبَةَ الْخُشَنِيِّ جُرْثُومِ بْنِ نَاشِرٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: “إِنَّ اللَّهَ تَعَالَى فَرَضَ فَرَائِضَ فَلَا تُضَيِّعُوهَا، وَحَدَّ حُدُودًا فَلَا تَعْتَدُوهَا، وَحَرَّمَ مُحَرَّمَاتٍ فَلَا تَنْتَهِكُوهَا، وَسَكَتَ عَنْ أَشْيَاءَ رَحْمَةً لَكُمْ غَيْرَ نِسْيَانٍ فَلَا تَبْحَثُوا عَنْهَا.”

Translation

On the authority of Abu Tha’labah Al-Khushani Jurthum bin Nashir (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) who said: “Indeed Allah, the Exalted, has laid down religious duties, so do not neglect them. And He has set limits, so do not transgress them. And He has forbidden things, so do not violate them. And He has remained silent about some things, out of mercy for you, not forgetfulness, so do not search into them.”

Lessons

1. Muslims must observe all compulsory religious duties (fara’id).
2. Allah has set clear boundaries (hudud) in Islam that must not be crossed.
3. Forbidden acts (muharramat) must be avoided.
4. There are matters Allah has left unspecified out of mercy; delving too deeply into them is discouraged.
5. This Hadith establishes the principles of Islamic jurisprudence: obligation, prohibition, and permissible silence.

Hadith No. 31

Arabic Text

عَنْ أَبِي الْعَبَّاسِ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ السَّاعِدِيِّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ: يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ دُلَّنِي عَلَى عَمَلٍ إِذَا عَمِلْتُهُ أَحَبَّنِي اللَّهُ وَأَحَبَّنِي النَّاسُ. فَقَالَ: “ازْهَدْ فِي الدُّنْيَا يُحِبَّكَ اللَّهُ، وَازْهَدْ فِيمَا عِنْدَ النَّاسِ يُحِبَّكَ النَّاسُ.”

Translation

On the authority of Abu Al-Abbas Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: A man came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said, “O Messenger of Allah, direct me to an act which, if I do it, Allah will love me and people will love me.” So he said, “Renounce the world and Allah will love you. Renounce what people possess and people will love you.”

Lessons

1. To gain Allah’s love, one must practice Zuhd (asceticism or renunciation) towards worldly possessions and desires.
2. To gain people’s love, one must not be greedy for what they possess.
3. True contentment comes from detachment from worldly allurements.
4. This Hadith encourages moderation and self-sufficiency, avoiding dependence on others.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Reading Aloud, Recitation, Question and Answer, Guided Practice, Pair Work, Individual Practice

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Elicitation/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the students and asks them about the importance of Hadith in Islam and how they can benefit from studying them. The teacher then introduces the topic: reading, memorisation, translation, and lessons of Hadith 26-31 from An-Nawawi’s Collection.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the questions, sharing their understanding of Hadith and its benefits. They listen attentively to the topic introduction.

Learning Point: Importance of Hadith

Step 2: Reading the Arabic Texts

Time: 15 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Reading/Pronunciation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays Hadith 26-31 on charts or electronic versions. The teacher reads each Hadith aloud with correct Tajweed and pronunciation, then guides students to read the Ahadith individually, randomly selecting students to ensure participation. The teacher corrects any pronunciation errors.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully to the teacher’s recitation. They read the Arabic texts of Hadith 26-31 individually and in pairs, focusing on correct pronunciation.

Learning Point: Accurate Hadith recitation

Step 3: Translating the Ahadith

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Translation/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays the English translations of Hadith 26-31 alongside the Arabic texts. The teacher guides students to practice the correct translation of each Hadith, explaining key Arabic terms and their meanings in English. The teacher encourages students to attempt translation before revealing the full text.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read and practice translating Hadith 26-31 into English, comparing their understanding with the provided translations and asking questions for clarification.

Learning Point: Hadith English translation

Step 4: Discussing Lessons from the Ahadith

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Interpretation

Teacher’s Activity: For each Hadith, the teacher facilitates a discussion on its spiritual, moral, and social lessons. The teacher asks questions like, “What does this Hadith teach us about character?” or “How can we apply this Hadith in our daily lives?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the discussion, sharing their interpretations of the Hadith lessons and suggesting ways to apply them.

Learning Point: Hadith moral lessons

Step 5: Memorisation Practice

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Repetition/Drill

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the class in repetitive recitation of the Arabic texts of Hadith 26-31, focusing on short phrases or sentences at a time to aid memorisation. The teacher encourages students to recite in unison and individually.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the Arabic texts of the Ahadith after the teacher, practicing for memorisation.

Learning Point: Hadith memorisation techniques

Step 6: Reinforcement and Application

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Application/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks students to briefly summarise one key lesson from any of the Hadith and explain how they can apply it in their lives. The teacher provides positive feedback and clarifies any lingering misconceptions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils volunteer to share a lesson and its application, reinforcing their understanding.

Learning Point: Practical Hadith application

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. Recite Hadith No. 27 in Arabic.
2. Translate Hadith No. 31 into English.
3. What is the main lesson from Hadith No. 28?
4. According to Hadith No. 26, mention two forms of charity.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Hadith recall and translation

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils/students to copy the essential Board Summary notes, including the Arabic texts, translations, and lessons of Hadith 26-31, into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Recording Hadith knowledge

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarisation/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the key takeaways from Hadith 26-31, reiterating the importance of memorising and acting upon the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW). The teacher encourages students to continue practicing the recitation and memorisation at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and receive final instructions.

Learning Point: Hadith lessons consolidated

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework/Practice Exercise

Instruction: Complete the following tasks in your notebook:

1. Memorise Hadith No. 29 and be prepared to recite it in the next class.
2. Write down the Arabic text and English translation of Hadith No. 30.
3. From Hadith No. 27, explain in your own words what constitutes “sin.”
4. Identify one practical way you can apply the lesson from Hadith No. 31 in your interactions with people.

Lesson Keywords

• Hadith – Sayings, actions, or approvals of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
• An-Nawawi – Renowned Islamic scholar who compiled a collection of 40 Hadith.
• Sunnah – The way of life or conduct of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
• Taqwa – Consciousness of Allah, piety, fear of Allah.
• Bid’ah – Innovation in religious matters.
• Zuhd – Asceticism, renunciation of worldly desires.
• Sadaqah – Charity, good deed.

Differentiation

For students who grasp the concepts quickly, encourage them to research the context or chain of narration (sanad) for one of the Hadith. Provide additional support for struggling students by offering simplified translations or focusing on memorising shorter phrases first, using flashcards with Arabic and English on opposite sides.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, students can search on YouTube for: An-Nawawi’s Forty Hadith 26-31 explanation SS1