Birth Anniversary of the Holy Prophet (PBUH & HP) -Level 2-1st Year

Topic Overview: The Finality of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH & HP) Prophet-hood and Islam-Interacting with Others and Possessing Good Morals

  • Warm up/Craft

    Objective(s):

    1.Since children arrive at different times, it is suggested that before the start of the official program, any sort of craft or coloring that is associated with the occasion is planned for those who come earlier to the program.

    Procedures-Supplies Needed:

    1.Print the given pattern at the end of the file either in color or black and white.

    2.Scissors

    3.Glue

    4. If needed, a green color pencil

    Duration:

    25 Minutes

    Warm up/Craft:

    The instructions to make the “Dome of Khizra” (Green Dome) can be found at the end of this table.

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    The following nasheeds may be played while the kids are busy assembling their craft to create a fun and festive atmosphere:

    https://youtube/y5sTR4e47iA

    https://youtube/9hqxMI0uNSs

  • Beginning

    Objective(s):

    1.Seeking means to the Holy Qur’an to illuminate our hearts that is means to salvation.

    2.Becoming familiar with surah al-Bayyinah and verse 40th of surah al-Ahzab, its meaning and its interpretation.

    3. The importance of being knowledgeable about the meanings of Quranic verses.

    Procedures-Supplies Needed:

    1.Projector, speakers and projector screen.

    Duration:

    25 Minutes

    Beginning:

     

    Salaam my dear ones! How are you all doing? I congratulate all of you on this very dear, dear day. Insha’Allah, today we can have lots of fun together, and make it a memorable day for you all. Today, is the birth anniversary of the last Prophet of God and the Prophet of us Muslims. That is why today is a very blessed and valuable day.

    My dears, I just said the last Prophet of God. If you all agree, let’s turn the pages of Quran to see where it has given us information about this great day, and to see where God has spoken to us about the Prophet being Khatim. You might say what does “Khatim” mean? Well it means the seal or the last.

    Well my dear ones, I don’t know, who here knows surah al-Bayinnah. But, now we will recite this surah together, and I also recommend all of you to try to memorize this surah and more importantly when you go home, read over its meaning again so you never forgot.

    Surah al-Bayinnah is one of the surah of Juz’ 30th of the Holy Quran, it has 8 ayah’s and it gives us a lot of information about prophets and especially about the Holy Prophet (SAWA). Now listen to this Surah and try to repeat it under your breath, so you could become more comfortable reciting this surah, and it would be much easier for you when you practice it at home. (https://mda.emadionline.com/pzt/Parhizkar_Tarteel_Al-Bayyina_098.mp3

    —–Mr.Parhizkar’s recitation of Surah al-Bayinah, try to display the verses while the recitation is being played.)

    بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم

    لَمْ يَكُنِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ مُنفَكِّينَ حَتَّى تَأْتِيَهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ (1)

     رَسُولٌ مِّنَ اللَّهِ يَتْلُو صُحُفاً مُّطَهَّرَةً (2)

     فِيهَا كُتُبٌ قَيِّمَةٌ (3) 

    وَمَا تَفَرَّقَ الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَابَ إِلَّا مِن بَعْدِ مَا جَاءتْهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ (4)

     وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ حُنَفَاء وَيُقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَذَلِكَ دِينُ الْقَيِّمَةِ (5)

     إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ فِي نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أُوْلَئِكَ هُمْ شَرُّ الْبَرِيَّةِ (6)

     إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُوْلَئِكَ هُمْ خَيْرُ الْبَرِيَّةِ (7)‏

    جَزَاؤُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّاتُ عَدْنٍ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَداً رَّضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ ذَلِكَ لِمَنْ خَشِيَ رَبَّهُ (8)

    Those who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists were not to be parted [from misbelief] until there came to them clear evidence – (1) A Messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures (2)Within which are correct writings. (3) Nor did those who were given the Scripture become divided until after there had come to them clear evidence. (4) And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion, inclining to truth, and to establish prayer and to give zakat. And that is the correct religion. (5)Indeed, they who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists will be in the fire of Hell, abiding eternally therein. Those are the worst of creatures. (6) Indeed, they who have believed and done righteous deeds – those are the best of creatures. (7)Their reward with Allah will be gardens of perpetual residence beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever, Allah being pleased with them and they with Him. That is for whoever has feared his Lord. (8)

    (Note: the translation of the Surah is given ONLY for the mentor’s use)

    In this surah, God says that the disbelievers among the people of the Book, meaning those who were the people of the Book, however their book was changed and so there were known as disbelievers as well as the polytheists could not be guided until they’d see the proof from God. Meaning they’d see a messenger sent from God, who is the owner of a book that is pure and accurate, would recite that book to the people, and tell people of the truth. Even though the last Prophet was sent with a pure and right book, there was still division among the people. Even though that book ordered them to be devoted and be sincere to God in religion, follow nothing but the truth, establish prayers, and give Zakat to the poor. However, those who disbelieved among the people of the Book, along with the polytheist will be in the fire of Hell and those are the worst people. And those who believed and did righteous acts are the best people and will forever stay in God’s paradise. God being pleased with them and they with Him.

    Which means that the followers of previous religions, such as Jews and Christians, their religion was distorted and changed that they were waiting for the final proof of God, meaning the Holy Prophet (SAW), so they could again follow the right path. But, even with the birth of the Prophet and his mission—despite knowing the truth they backed off and their place is in the Hell fire. While those who accepted this and did righteous acts, their place is in paradise.

    Here, then we understand that the religions before Islam were all distorted and changed and so it would mislead people. Therefore, we understand how important the coming of our Prophet was, and we thank God for this great blessing, that has been a source of guidance for all the world.

    In addition, to our Prophet being the last of the Prophets, he also had great manners, was super nice, and he was just famous for many great attributes, both before and after he became a prophet.

    Another very important thing about Islam which is the last religion sent for people’s guidance, is that humans did not lose their connection with God after the death of the Holy Prophet (SAW) and after the Prophet there has been an Imam, at every time. These Imams, have full knowledge of the Quran, and can convey its message to people so they may be guided in the right path. In our time, we have the Imam of our Time, who has full knowledge about the Quran, is kind just like our Prophet and is ready to help us all. How great, that God has given us this great blessing and has not left us alone, and how great it would be if we could use this blessing. Let’s all, right now in our hearts congratulate the Imam of Our Time on the birth of his grandfather. Tell him how much we are happy about his presence, and we will forever pray for his return

  • Clip

    Objective(s):

    1.Mentions some of the attributes of the Prophet (SAW).

    Procedures-Supplies Needed:

    1.Projector and speakers are needed.

    Duration:

    4 Minutes

    Clip: Be Like Muhammad

    https://youtube/9hqxMI0uNSs?list=RD9hqxMI0uNSs

  • Story

    Objective(s):

    1.conveying some of the moral characteristics of the Prophet of Islam and paying careful attention to this point that he is our guide and teacher and by his conduct he could show us the right path and the right manners. So, we have to pay careful attention to these characteristics so we also can emulate his manners, and look up to him as a great role model.

    Procedures-Supplies Needed:

    1.Becoming familiar with the skills necessary for storytelling to appeal to children, and convey the message and goal of the story.

    Duration:

    5 Minutes

    Story: Amiability and Good Morals

    The Reasons for Grave Pressure:

    A magnificent funeral ceremony was held for (Sa’d bin Mu’ad). Even the Angels of God, including Gabriel also participated.

    Prophet Muhammad (SAW), himself performed the prayers for the deceased body of Sa’ad, and placed his body into the grave. It seemed that Sa’ad had an exalted status and rank before God and the messenger of God. Even with that, Prophet (S) said: now Sa’ad will experience pressure of grave.

    At the end of the ceremony, the companions of the Prophet asked him: O’ the Messenger of God! With all the attention you gave to Sa’ad, why did you still say that he will experience pressure of grave?

    Prophet (S) said: Because he sometimes, showed bad-manners to his family.

    My dear children, as many of you know our beloved Prophet was known for his good manners! Now, what do you guys think good manners mean?

    Yes, that’s right. Good manners, doesn’t simply mean smiling to others, but rather good manners, is more extensive than that.

    Some of the many deeds that count as having good manners:

    • Keeping one’s promise
    • Telling the truth
    • Forgiving
    • Covering up someone else’s mistakes, keeping secrets
    • Politeness in a conversation
    • Respecting our elders
    • Being kind to children
    • Observing the turn of others
    • Trustworthiness

     If You Were Rude:

    When someone is rude and has bad manners, people distance themselves from them and leave them alone. People don’t like rude people, and don’t gather around them. If in history we read that the companions of Prophet, showed so much love to the Prophet that they would surround him like a butterfly, it’s because he had good manners. If the Prophet did not have good manners and was instead rude, he would not have that many loyal companions, and would not even be able to introduce Islam to the world. One of the many reasons behind Prophet’s success, was that he had good manners. In ayah 159 of Surah al-Ali’Imran we read that:

    “It was through God’s mercy that you dealt with them gently; for had you been harsh and rude, they would scatter away from you.”

    Making others happy is one of the ways to have good manners. What do I mean by that?

    Ways to make others happy:

    • Joking around
    • Giving gifts
    • Giving hope and providing comfort to others
    • Thanking others and appreciation
    • Solving the problems of others
    • Visitation, and greeting them
    • Presenting interesting and funny anecdotes
    • Giving condolences in grief and sorrow
    • Encouraging others to succeed
    • Reconcile, and resolving enmity and dispute

     

    Do You Know Me?

    One day the Prophet of God said: if a believer makes another believer happy. God will make happiness into an angel. Then the angel will continuously worship and praise God. After the death of the believer, that angel will come to him and say: Do you know me?

    The believer will say: Who are you?

    The angel will say: I am that happiness that you gave that person. Now I am your companion and helpmate so I may testify in your favor during the day of judgment. I can intercede upon you before God and show you, your position in paradise.

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    • Prophet (S): “Whoever makes a believer happy has indeed made me happy. Whoever makes me happy has made God happy.”
    • Prophet (S): Whoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, God will remove 70 of his griefs on the Day of Judgment.
    • Imam Kazim (AS): Whoever makes a believer happy, he has first made God happy, then the Prophet of God, and then he has made us, the Ahlul-bayt happy.
    • Imam Reza (AS): The one who relieves a believer from distress, God will deliver him from the distress of the Day of Judgment.

    For Sure He Would Do Something About it:

    If Prophet Muhammad, saw one of his companions sad, he would do whatever he could to make them happy. At such times, he would joke around with his companion.

    A Happy House:

    Making others happy is a good thing to do. But making children happy is even better and has a greater reward. Prophet Muhammad (s) said: In paradise, there is a house that is called a “happy house”. Only those can enter this house, are the ones who have made children happy.

    Is That a Righteous Deed?

    One-day God told Prophet Dawood (David): One of my servants brought before me a righteous deed, in which I must grant them my paradise. Dawood asked: O my Lord! What is that righteous deed? He said: That is to make my believer happy, even if it is with one fresh date.

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    Freeing a Disbelieving Captive:

    It has been narrated that they brought the captives of the war to Prophet. Prophet ordered the release of one of them. That disbelieving captive said: May my parent’s soul be your ransom O’ Muhammad! Why did you only choose me to be released, among these captives?

     The Prophet said:” because Gabriel was sent from God to me bringing the news that you have five characteristics that God and his Messenger likes. These characteristics include: enthusiasm, generosity, good manners, honesty and courage. “

    Upon hearing this answer, the disbelieving captive chose Islam and became one the best Muslims. He later went to war along with the Prophet and was martyred.

  • Group Activity

    Objective(s):

    1.Maximizing kids’ ability in learning and memorization.

    Duration:

    20 Minutes

    Group Activity: Pantomime

    Ask the children to come up in order and reenact the following narrations in a form of an animation in front of others and others can guess the content. You may even mention the first part of the narration, its ending, or even mention some important points about it; then ask the children to reenact it in a form of a pantomime.

    • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP): Meet your brother with a smile.
    • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP): there are four signs of a believer: a smile on their face, eloquent speech, a kind heart and a generous hand.
    • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP): you cannot benefit everyone through your wealth, then offer your greetings by displaying affection and good manners.
    • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP): Good manners destroys hatred.
    • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP): The most perfect believer in respect of faith is he who is best of them in manners
    • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP): when God loves His servant, He grants them good manners.
    • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP): Good manners, strengthens friendship.
    • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP): Those of you look the closest to me, are the most well-mannered.
    • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP): Islam means behaving in good manners.
    • Imam Sadiq (PBUH) said: The smile of a believer at another believer is a good deed.

    Imam Sadiq (PBUH): Good manners melt sins, just as the sun melts the ice.

  • Prezi

    Objective(s):

    1.Becoming familiar with prophets and the reason as to why prophets were sent to mankind; both prophets who had divine books as well the other ones.

    2.The reason as to why a new prophet had to be sent to mankind

    3.Understanding the concept of Khatemiyat regarding the finality of prophet-hood of Holy Prophet of Islam as well as the religion of Islam.

    Procedures-Supplies Needed:

    1.Need projector or some sort of screen to display the Prezi-slides.

    Duration:

    20 Minutes

    Prezi: The Finality (Khatemiyat) of Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) Prophethood and Islam

    https://prezi.com/ghs890olv8sy/prophet-mohammad/

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    God created humans, sent them to the earth and told them that the devil is always waiting to trick and tempt them. However, I am always by your side and will do something for your guidance. The messengers and prophets that I will chose for you, will always show you the right path and lead you all to my path. So, don’t worry, and don’t forget to follow the people I send as messengers and leaders. That is how the human life began on the earth.

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    One, by one the prophets came and went. Prophet Adam was the first of the prophet. Prophet Nooh (Noah), Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa and Isa (Jesus) were the greatest prophets and messengers who were the owners of a religion.

    The rest of the prophets did not bring with them a new religion, and just continued the religion of the previous prophet. So, all the prophets, besides the common things they had to remind people about, such as worshiping One God, and to have good morals. They’d also had new things to say. Of course, those of them who brought with them a new religion.

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    There is another important thing that the prophets reminded the people, which we can see it in the books remained from them! What is that important news you might think?

    The news of the coming of the last messenger and prophet of God, which his name is mentioned even in their books. Even the signs of his physical appearance and the signs that coincides with the birth of the Prophet is mentioned in their books.

    This tells us, that God wanted all the followers of the previous religions to know that after their prophet, there will be another prophet and he is the last of the Prophets. Moreover, they must follow that prophet and not their previous prophet.

    With this news, the followers of these religions would know in the future and during the time of the last prophet, that it’s no longer acceptable for them to follow their religion. And it’s time for them to be the follower of the last prophet.

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    You might think why did we need a new prophet and a new religion? Couldn’t the previous prophets continue the previous religion? For example, the religion of Prophet Nooh (Noah) would be continued till today without any change and the prophets would just continue conveying that religion to people?

    No this would not be possible for 2 reasons:

    First reasons: Because religions would be distorted, well what do I mean by that? Meaning that those teachings taught by the prophet of that time would change over time and gradually what people said would penetrate that religion. And it was no longer the words of God and the Prophet. Therefore, the religion would no longer guide people but rather it would misguide them.

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    Reason number 2 would be that, at the same time people’s intellectual development would change, and so they would no longer need the distorted religion. So as people’s mental development changed, a new religion was needed, with new teachings and lessons to meet their needs. Also, if they kept following that religion they would be misguided.

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    Years after Prophet Issa (Jesus), people would still be guided by other messengers and would continue with the religion and faith that was brought by Issa (AS). However, it reached the point, where the religion became distorted and deviated.

    The heavenly book of Prophet Issa was changed by people and even many of his companions. Which was misleading people. Until one day, the companions of Prophet Musa and Issa who were the last 2 prophets, saw signs in their books which gave them the news of the coming of the last and the seal of the Prophets.

    But, unfortunately due to prejudice and arrogance they had, they were not ready to accept the new religion of Islam brought by the Prophet. They even showed enmity towards the last messenger of God.

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    My dears, so far, our discussion is not only a historical one, but it is also a Quranic one. In the Quran, there is a Surah named Bayinnah which means clear evidence.

    This surah refers to the global mission of Prophet (SAW) which has been associated with a series of reasons and clear signs. A mission that all the ancestors and previous people were expecting and had heard of it.

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    People of the Book (Jews and Christians) and the polytheist Arabs, before Islam was brought would say that we will not give-up our faith until a time comes when we are shown clear signs and a definite prophet comes.

    A prophet that is sent from God, reads to us scriptures, or teachings that are pure, good and right. But when it came to them, many groups turned their back to the religion because their interests would be in danger.

    And so, they showed their opposition and hostility to the religion of Islam and the Prophet of Islam, except for a small group of people.

    In the rest of this surah, God says that among the followers of the previous religions only those who believe and do righteous deeds are the best of His creations and those who continued the path of polytheism, sins, and unfaithfulness are the worst creatures.

    Therefore, according to this Surah God has named Prophet as “bayinnah” or a clear evidence. And has said that this is the same Prophet, I told you of, that even his coming and birth was accompanied with clear miracles.

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    Now my dears, I have a question! Why is our Prophet the last prophet? What characteristics should the religion of Islam have, to be a complete religion and there would be no need for another prophet to come and bring a more perfect religion?

    First, according to ayah 40th of Surah al-Ahzab, our Prophet is known as “Khatim al-Nabiyin”, which means the last or the seal of the Prophets. So, God, Himself has told us that our Prophet is the last of the Prophets and no prophet will be chosen, to come and guide people. Of course, our earth will not be empty of Imams who have the task of guiding people and have kept the means of communication between people and God. But a prophet who is given revelations and has another heavenly book will no longer be sent for people.

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    Why? Because the holy book of Islam which is Quran, covers all the needs of people and it even covers the little details of life. The miracle of our religion is its complete holy book. Its verses not only give guidance but provide the inner light; and as time goes on, even with the new needs of people, those who have knowledge of religion, can understand new knowledge from the verses of the Quran.

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    Another miracle as to why we no longer need a new book is, this book will never be changed. God, Himself has promised that this book will never be changed and distorted, and up until now it has not been changed. So, since this book has not changed, its orders and instructions completely cover our needs.

    Also because of the luminous presence of our Imams, who have full knowledge of this heavenly book, this religion, and are the most compassionate people towards their followers, we no longer need a new prophet and religion.

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    If we want to find the truth and the right path, with the help of this book as well as the narrations from our Imams, and even our living Imam we can reach the truth. While those who are Christians and Jews, because not a lot of truth has been left of their religion, many of their questions cannot be answered. But perhaps, they may hardly find the coming of the Prophet of Islam in their older books, be guided in that way and find answers to their questions.

    We thank God, that we still have connections with our beloved Prophet through his grandson meaning the Imam of Our Time. And with his help, we can find answers to our question and be a Muslim and a true Shia.

  • Play

    Objective(s):

    1.The importance of displaying happiness and being thankful when you receive a gift.

    Procedures-Supplies Needed:

    1.A rug or chair for sitting

    2.knitting tools

    3.A shirt or dress that has been wrapped as a gift.

    4.Actors: 3 people needed, an older lady for the roles of mother, grandmother or aunt. A child (boy or girl)

    Duration:

    20 Minutes

    Play: Accepting Gifts Gratefully

    Scene: Home

    Narrator: Hussain is 7 years old and is in 2nd grade. Today, he is very happy because his grandma is their guest for today, and his dear aunt is coming over to see them as well.

    (Grandmother is busy knitting and Hussain is busy playing with his toys. Someone knocks on the door. Hussain goes and opens the door. Hussain’s aunt has come.)

    Hussain: Salaam aunty, I missed you so much!

    Aunt (hugs Hussain): Salaam my dear Hussain, I’ve missed you too! I haven’t seen you for so long!

    Mother (comes to the room): Salaam my sister, Welcome! Take a sit please. Sorry, I am making food, I will come back quickly. (Goes back to the kitchen)

    Aunt (turns to grandmother): Salaam mom, Insha’Allah you are doing well? (Kisses grandmother, and opens up her purse), oh I forgot my dear Hussein, look what I have brought for you! I have brought a nice present for a nice boy! (gives Hussein the present)

    Hussain (excited): Wow, is this mine aunty? How great! (Quickly opens the present, and inside of it he finds a shirt. Suddenly his smile fades)

    Aunt (with sadness): What happened my dear Hussein? You didn’t like it? I searched around a lot to find this shirt for you. And it totally fits you!

    Hussein (indifferent to the color of the shirt): Thanks aunty. But I didn’t like the color at all! You couldn’t buy a different color?

    Aunt (a bit upset): It’s OK, I can change the color for you (takes back the shirt from Hussein and puts it in her purse). Let me go to the kitchen, to see if your mom needs my help or not (exits the room).

    Grandma (glances over to aunt and then to Hussein, shakes her head expressing regret): My dear Hussein that was not nice at all!

    Hussain (surprised): Well what did I do grandma?

    Grandma: Your aunt bought you a present to make you happy, however you’ve made her upset with what you said.

    Hussain: Well Grandma, I didn’t like the color of the shirt at all!

    Grandma (puts away her knitting tools and looks at Hussain): You see my son, receiving gifts has manners. When someone brings you a gift, they like you and they want to make you happy. So, regardless of our little you might like the gift, you have to accept it from them with a smile and thank them for it! This way you made them happy. Now, for you to better understand what I mean, let me tell you a story from the life of our Prophet- Muhammad (SAW).

    Hussain: Yay story!!! I am listening grandma!

    Grandma: Our prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (SAW), when someone would bring a gift for them, he used to accept it cheerfully and thank them, no matter how small and invaluable that gift might have been. Also, if that present was some sort of snack, he would divide it among his friends and companions. One day, the Prophet was with his companions, when an Arab man gave our Prophet a bowl of grapes as a gift. Prophet thanked the man and by saying bismillah he started eating. But this time, unlike always he did not share it with the people around him. His companions became surprised, that the Prophet was eating all these grapes alone, with a smile on his face; and at the end he thanked the Arab man a lot for his gift.  The Arab man who liked our Prophet very much, he felt that the Prophet really enjoyed the grapes, and left the scene with a heart full of happiness. After that Arab man left, one of his companions asked: O’ Rasu-Allah, you would always share with us the food that was brought to you, why was it that this time you ate all of it alone and did not offer it to anyone? The Prophet smiled and said: the grapes that this man brought, was very bitter. However, he did not know about this, and really wanted to make me happy. I was afraid, if I’d share it with anyone, they would show that it is bitter, and would upset the Arab man. That is why, I ate all those grapes myself, with a smile; so that he becomes happy with the gift he gave me. And would leave here with a happy heart. (grandma pauses here)

    Hussein (thinks a bit): Wow Grandma! So our Prophet just ate all those bitter grapes so the man that brought him the gift would not get upset?

    Grandma (with a smile): Yes, my dear! This was our Prophet’s tradition and method when dealing with someone who brought a gift. Even if that gift, was not a thing, at least in the presence of the person he pretended that he has become happy, so the gift giver would become happy. You should have also done the same thing; when your aunt gave you that gift, you should have accepted the gift cheerfully and joyfully, and made her happy. You broke the heart of your Aunt who loves you so much. While later you could have gone to a store and with the help of your mom you would have changed the color of the shirt or even gave that shirt as a gift to someone who might have liked this color and pattern.

    Hussain (becomes upset, and goes into a deep thought): You are right grandma! Now that I think about, I didn’t do the right thing! What should I do now?

    Grandma (kindly patted the head of Hussain): its ok my dear! You can go and apologize to your aunt and tell her how much you love her and appreciate her gift. But next time remember to pay careful attention to your manners.

    Hussain (with happiness): Alright Grandma, I will make sure to do that! Thank you so much! I will now go to my dear aunty!

    (happily, exits the scene)

  • Poem

    Objective(s):

    1.Accustom the kids with the culture of poetry and reciting religious poems. Becoming familiar with the Prophet of Islam (PBUH & HP).

    Procedures-Supplies Needed:

    1.The mentor should practice beforehand in reciting the poem eloquently. If possible, try to memorize the poem.

    2.Ask the kids to recite along with you the parts of the poem that seems.

    Duration:

    5-10 Minutes

    Poem

     

    Our Prophet-Muhammad:

    Our dear Prophet

    The light of God-Muhammad (SAW)

    the light of guidance for people

    Our leader is Muhammad

    We children will always

    Say Muhammad (SAW) loudly

    We are your followers

    Sali-ala-Muhammad

    O ‘the follower of Muhammad

    O you the Muslim children

    Your heart is pure and lighten

    From the light of faith and religion

    God and the Quran be always

    Your companion and supporter

    Say out loud, O’ Muhammad

    Sali-ala-Muhammad

    Mankind was in its darkest hour.
    Injustice everywhere.
    The good were weak. The bad had power.
    Mankind thought foul was fair.

    Everywhere, and every place,
    We thought that wrong was right.
    God’s guidance fled without a trace
    The earth without The Light.

    Then when The Wrong had filled the earth.
    It seemed mankind was doomed.
    The Long-Awaited Prophet’s Birth
    Shined light inside The Gloom.

    The Light he brought soon filled the earth.
    Mankind began to turn.
    Because of this most holy birth.
    Mankind began to learn.

    The Birth of the Prophet of Mercy:

    Oh! Wonderful gift from our lord
    The one we so much cherished, our beloved
    Prophet Muhammad, the best of mankind
    Pious was he and he was so kind

    With all his strength, he propagated Islam
    He was so honest; so humble and kind
    Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
    Upon his family and his righteous kins

    17th of rabiul-awwal, he was born
    A special day, not a remorseful one
    Blessed is it the day of his birth
    A beautiful day it is today

    We remember you with ecstasy in our heart
    And thank Allah, the Creator of the sky
    We rejoice today and feel so fly
    We are so happy and filled with pride

    The rahma(blessing) of Allah be upon him
    Our great prophet and our precious deen
    Today is the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (S)
    And we will rejoice with joyful heart

  • Take Home Activity

    Objective(s):

    1.Maximizing kids’ ability in learning and memorization by doing related work at home.

    Procedures-Supplies Needed:

    1.Print off the given table at the end of this file per number of participants.

    Take Home Activity: Good Morals

    Print off the table given at the end of this file per number of participants and ask them to assess their morals for the next two weeks. They should try to better and better their morals and mark each day in the table as to which of the given morals they have done. Also ask them, to explain to their parents what they have learned during this celebration.

  • Concluding Words

    Objective(s):

    1.Concluding and reiterating the overall concepts mentioned in this file.

    2.Creating a heartfelt bond with Imam of Our Age and Time and praying for his reappearance.

     3. Reminding of the Holy presence of the Imam of our Time (May God hasten his return) as our teacher and as the Imam of our age

    Procedures-Supplies Needed:

    1.It is important for this segment of the program to be done in a quiet and calm environment while paying utmost attention the prayers.

    2.Starting the dua, after reminding the kids about the importance of praying for the Imam of Our Time.

    3. It is suggested that that while the dua is being recited, the Arabic version of the dua along with the translation in the local language to be projected simultaneously.

    Duration:

    5 Minutes

    Concluding Words/Reciting Dua al-Faraj:

    My dears, I hope you all enjoyed today’s celebration as well learned many new facts. For sure, we had lots of fun, especially that today was a very a special day and it was a day to be celebrated. Now, which one of you can tell me what you’ve learned today?

    Yes, that’s right! I think most of us already knew that our Prophet had great morals, and was very kind; but I think now you guys understood this even more, and you can go and tell your friends and parents a few stories about our beloved prophet! Am I right?

    Next, we understood why our religion is the last religion and our Prophet is khatam al-Mursalin or khatim al-Nabiyyin. Which means the he was the last or the seal of the Prophets. Who remembers what we pointed about this?

    Yes, we said that other religions were distorted, their teachings and Holy books were no longer heavenly and people had changed things around. Which meant that it was no longer a source of guidance for us humans. Therefore, humans were ready to face a perfect religion, and needed teachings and a book that included everything about truth and tips that we could use in our lives to become closer to God and become prosperous. So, God chose the best creation and creature as the last Prophet, and gave him a book that would never be distorted and changed. Therefore, there was no need for a new Prophet to be sent for us. More importantly, God had thought about this that the followers of the previous religions had to be informed about the last Prophet, so they would know that he is the truth and believe in him. That’s why, all the previous prophets had annunciated and gave the good news of the coming of Prophet Muhammad as the last prophet.

    Another thing that makes us very happy as true Muslims, is that after the death of our Prophet-Hazrat Muhammad (SAW), we were not left on our own, so again our religion to be changed. Yes, God did not send any prophets, because it was not needed and everything could be found in the Quran. However, he sent guides for this book, called–Imams-who had full knowledge of the Quran, and were infallibles. And, when we follow them it is as though we have followed the Messenger of God and so we are not misguided.

    The Imam of our Time, is like a rope that is our means to communicate with God. It is good, that if we like to become closer to God, and not go after other things, we should always ask the Imam of Our Time for his help. So, this way we can become closer to God and be true Muslims.

    Let’s all stand up towards the Qibla, take our hands up to the sky, and pray for the return of our beloved Imam. So, he would reappear soon, and all the people of the world would understand that the right was with our Prophet and his dear children. And they are the path to salvation.

    Recitation of dua al-Faraj and standing up out of respect and love for his eminence.

                                     or

    Translation of Dua al-Faraj

    In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

    O’ God, send your blessing upon Muhammad and the Household

    of Muhammad

    O’ God, at this moment and every moment

    Be a guardian, a protector, a leader, a helper

    a proof, and an eye for Your representative & proof, Mahdi son of Al-Hassan,

    Your blessings be upon him and his ancestors

    guard him as long as he lives on this earth as a ruler

    benefit him and bless him with everything You and this earth has to offer