The study of the 34th and 35th Hadith of an-Nawawi’s collection

Subject : Islamic Religious Studies

Class : SS 3

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 2

Topic : The study of the 34th and 35th Hadith of an-Nawawi’s collection

Objectives:

• Students will be able to understand the meaning of the Arabic text, English translation, and lesson commentary of the 34th and 35th Hadiths in an-Nawawi’s collection.
• Students will be able to apply the lessons from the Hadiths to their daily lives.
• Students will be able to appreciate the importance of Hadiths in Islam.

Materials:

• Copies of the Arabic text, English translation, and lesson commentary of the 34th and 35th Hadiths.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Handouts with review questions and application exercises

Content :

The study of the 34th and 35th Hadith of an-Nawawi’s collection

The 34th and 35th Hadith in an-Nawawi’s collection are two important sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that provide guidance for Muslims in their daily lives.

Here is the Arabic text, English translation, and lesson commentary for each Hadith:

34th Hadith: Arabic text: “ان الحلال بين وان الحرام بين وبينهما مشتبهات لا يعلمها كثير من الناس فمن اتقى الشبهات فقد استبرأ لدينه وعرضه ومن وقع في الشبهات كراع يرعى حول الحمى يوشك أن يواقعها”

English translation: “The lawful is clear and the unlawful is clear, and between them are doubtful matters that many people do not know about. Whoever guards against the doubtful matters has protected his religion and his honor, and whoever falls into doubtful matters falls into the unlawful, like a shepherd who grazes his flock too close to the private property of someone else and is likely to cause his flock to graze there.”

Lesson commentary:

This Hadith teaches us that in Islam, there are clear boundaries between what is allowed (halal) and what is forbidden (haram). However, there are also gray areas (mashboohat) where it’s not always clear whether something is allowed or not. The Hadith encourages us to avoid these gray areas and to stay away from things that might be doubtful. This is important because if we fall into doubtful matters, we might end up doing something that is forbidden and this will harm our religion and our honor.

Example application:

A practical example of this Hadith is when a Muslim is not sure whether a food item contains any forbidden ingredients or not. To be safe, they should avoid eating it and choose something else that they are certain is halal.

35th Hadith: Arabic text: “لا ضرر ولا ضرار”

English translation: “There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm.”

Lesson commentary: This Hadith teaches us that in Islam, it’s important to avoid causing harm to others and to refrain from seeking revenge or retaliating against someone who has harmed us. Instead, we should focus on doing good deeds and treating others with kindness and compassion.

Example application: A practical example of this Hadith is when a Muslim sees someone being bullied or mistreated. Instead of joining in or turning a blind eye, they should speak up and try to help the person being harmed. They should also try to resolve conflicts peacefully without causing harm to anyone

Evaluation

1. What is the subject of the 35th Hadith? a. The importance of honesty b. The importance of helping others c. The distinction between what is allowed and forbidden d. The importance of avoiding harm Answer: d. The importance of avoiding harm
2. Which Hadith emphasizes the importance of avoiding doubtful matters? a. The 34th Hadith b. The 35th Hadith c. Both Hadiths d. Neither Hadith Answer: a. The 34th Hadith
3. What is the meaning of the Arabic term “mashboohat”? a. What is allowed b. What is forbidden c. Doubtful matters d. Good deeds Answer: c. Doubtful matters
4. Why should we avoid doubtful matters, according to the 34th Hadith? a. Because they are always haram b. Because they might be haram c. Because they are always halal d. Because they might be halal Answer: b. Because they might be haram
5. What should be our attitude towards causing harm, according to the 35th Hadith? a. We should seek revenge for any harm done to us b. We should avoid causing harm to others and seek revenge if necessary c. We should avoid causing harm to others and avoid seeking revenge d. We should always cause harm to those who have harmed us Answer: c. We should avoid causing harm to others and avoid seeking revenge
6. What is the practical application of the 34th Hadith in daily life? a. Avoiding doubtful matters b. Avoiding harm to others c. Helping those in need d. None of the above Answer: a. Avoiding doubtful matters
7. What is the practical application of the 35th Hadith in daily life? a. Avoiding doubtful matters b. Avoiding harm to others c. Helping those in need d. None of the above Answer: b. Avoiding harm to others
8. Why are the 34th and 35th Hadiths important for Muslims to study? a. Because they provide guidance for daily life b. Because they are the most famous Hadiths c. Because they were revealed by Allah d. Because they are the only Hadiths in an-Nawawi’s collection Answer: a. Because they provide guidance for daily life
9. How many Hadiths are studied in this topic? a. 32 and 33 b. 33 and 34 c. 34 and 35 d. 35 and 36 Answer: c. 34 and 35
10. What is the subject of the 34th Hadith? a. The importance of honesty b. The importance of helping others c. The distinction between what is allowed and forbidden d. The importance of prayer Answer: c. The distinction between what is allowed and forbidden

Lesson Presentation

Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes):

• Greet the students and introduce the topic.
• Explain that Hadiths are sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that provide guidance for Muslims in their daily lives.
• Ask the students what they know about the 34th and 35th Hadiths.

2. Arabic text and English translation (20 minutes):

• Provide the students with copies of the Arabic text and English translation of the 34th and 35th Hadiths.
• Ask the students to read the Hadiths silently and then explain the meaning of the Arabic text and English translation in their own words.
• Clarify any misunderstandings and answer any questions.

3. Lesson commentary (20 minutes):

• Provide the students with copies of the lesson commentary for the 34th and 35th Hadiths.
• Ask the students to read the commentary silently and then explain the lessons that can be learned from the Hadiths.
• Discuss the commentary with the students and encourage them to ask questions and share their own perspectives.

4. Application to daily activities (20 minutes):

• Ask the students to identify ways in which they can apply the lessons from the Hadiths to their daily lives.
• Divide the class into small groups and ask each group to come up with a practical application of the Hadiths.
• Ask each group to present their ideas to the class.

5. Review (10 minutes):

• Provide the students with review questions and application exercises on the 34th and 35th Hadiths.
• Ask the students to complete the review questions and application exercises individually or in pairs.
• Go over the answers and clarify any misunderstandings.

Classwork

1. The 34th and 35th Hadiths are important sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that provide guidance for Muslims in their __________ lives. Answer: daily
2. The 34th Hadith teaches us that in Islam, there are clear boundaries between what is __________ (halal) and what is forbidden (haram). Answer: allowed
3. The 35th Hadith teaches us that in Islam, it’s important to avoid causing harm to others and to refrain from seeking __________ or retaliating against someone who has harmed us. Answer: revenge
4. The term “mashboohat” refers to doubtful __________ in Islamic law. Answer: matters
5. The 34th Hadith encourages Muslims to avoid __________ matters and to stay away from things that might be doubtful. Answer: gray areas
6. According to the 34th Hadith, if we fall into doubtful matters, we might end up doing something that is __________. Answer: forbidden
7. The 35th Hadith teaches us that there should be neither __________ nor reciprocating harm. Answer: harming
8. In the practical application of the 35th Hadith, Muslims are encouraged to avoid causing harm to others and to resolve conflicts __________ without causing harm to anyone. Answer: peacefully
9. The 34th and 35th Hadiths are important for Muslims to study because they provide guidance for daily life and help us to protect our __________ and honor. Answer: religion
10. The practical application of the 34th Hadith in daily life is to avoid __________ matters and to choose things that are certain to be halal. Answer: doubtful

6. Conclusion (10 minutes):

• Summarize the key points of the lesson.
• Emphasize the importance of Hadiths in Islam and encourage the students to continue studying and applying them in their daily lives.

Assessment:

• Review questions and application exercises.
• Class participation in the discussion and group activities

Weekly Assessment /Test 

1. Who were the 34th and 35th Hadiths said by? Answer: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
2. What is the meaning of the Arabic term “mashboohat”? Answer: Doubtful matters
3. What is the subject of the 34th Hadith? Answer: The distinction between what is allowed and forbidden
4. What is the subject of the 35th Hadith? Answer: Avoiding harm to others
5. What should we do if we are not sure whether something is allowed or not, according to the 34th Hadith? Answer: Avoid it and choose something else that is certain to be halal.
6. Why is it important to avoid causing harm to others, according to the 35th Hadith? Answer: Because it’s the right thing to do and helps us to avoid conflicts.
7. What should be our attitude towards causing harm, according to the 35th Hadith? Answer: We should avoid it.
8. What does the 34th Hadith encourage us to do? Answer: To avoid doubtful matters.
9. How many Hadiths are studied in this topic? Answer: 2 (34th and 35th Hadiths)
10. Why are the 34th and 35th Hadiths important for Muslims to study? Answer: Because they provide guidance for daily life and help us to protect our religion and honor

Reference for further reading

1. IslamReligion.com: Hadith 34: What Is Lawful and What Is Unlawful – https://www.islamreligion.com/articles/10280/hadith-34-what-is-lawful-and-what-is-unlawful/ This website provides a brief explanation of the 34th Hadith and its relevance to Muslim daily life.
2. IslamReligion.com: Hadith 35: Do Not Harm Others – https://www.islamreligion.com/articles/10281/hadith-35-do-not-harm-others/ This website provides a brief explanation of the 35th Hadith and its relevance to Muslim daily life.