Virtuous Acts and Morality in Islam Islamic Religious Studies Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Topic: Virtuous Acts and Morality in Islam
Sub-topic: Understanding the importance of virtuous behavior
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall and discuss the importance of honesty, kindness, and respect in their daily lives.
Key Words: Virtuous, Morality, Islam, Behaviours, Respect, Kindness, Honesty
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define virtuous acts and morality in Islam.
- Identify and explain examples of virtuous behaviors.
- Understand the significance of virtuous behavior in Islam.
- Reflect on how they can incorporate virtuous behavior into their daily lives.
Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, communication, empathy, moral reasoning.
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- The Holy Quran
- Islamic Textbook Book 5
- Whiteboard and markers
- Visual aids (pictures depicting virtuous behaviors)
- Worksheets for activities
Content:
- Behaviours that are virtuous for Muslims:
- Being truthful
- Showing kindness to others
- Respecting parents and elders
- Helping those in need
- Praying regularly
- Justifying the listed behaviours with Quranic verses:
- Quran 3:92 emphasizes the importance of being truthful and honest in all dealings.
- Quran 16:90 encourages showing kindness to others, as it leads to closer relationships and a sense of unity.
- Quran 17:23 stresses the importance of respecting parents and elders, as they hold a special place in Islam.
- Quran 2:267 highlights the benefits of giving to charity and helping those in need, as it purifies wealth and brings blessings.
- Quran 20:130 emphasizes the significance of regular prayer, as it strengthens the bond between the individual and Allah.
- Benefits to individuals and the community:
- Virtuous acts lead to a sense of inner peace and satisfaction for individuals.
- They help build strong relationships and foster harmony within the community.
- Practicing morality in Islam brings spiritual growth and closeness to Allah.
- It creates a supportive and compassionate environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Ultimately, virtuous behaviour contributes to the overall well-being and success of society. 🌟
Class Discussions :
- What are virtuous acts in Islam?
- Virtuous acts are good deeds that Muslims do to please Allah.
- Why is being truthful important in Islam?
- Being truthful is important because it shows honesty and integrity, which are valued in Islam.
- How can Muslims show kindness to others?
- Muslims can show kindness by helping others, being friendly, and sharing with those in need.
- Why should we respect parents and elders?
- Respecting parents and elders is important because it shows gratitude and honor for their guidance and wisdom.
- What does Islam say about helping those in need?
- Islam teaches that helping those in need brings blessings and purifies wealth.
- Why is regular prayer important in Islam?
- Regular prayer strengthens the bond between Muslims and Allah and helps them stay connected spiritually.
- How do virtuous acts benefit individuals?
- Virtuous acts bring inner peace, satisfaction, and spiritual growth to individuals.
- What role do virtuous acts play in building communities?
- Virtuous acts foster harmony, unity, and compassion within communities.
- How can Muslims practice morality in their daily lives?
- Muslims can practice morality by being kind, truthful, respectful, and helpful in their interactions with others.
- What is the overall impact of virtuous behaviour on society?
- Virtuous behaviour contributes to the well-being, success, and prosperity of society as a whole.
Questions:
- Being _________ means doing good deeds to please Allah.
- a) virtuous
- b) lazy
- c) rude
- d) angry
- Muslims show kindness by helping others and being _________.
- a) selfish
- b) mean
- c) friendly
- d) lazy
- Respecting parents and elders shows _________ for their guidance.
- a) gratitude
- b) disrespect
- c) sadness
- d) anger
- Helping those in need brings blessings and _________ wealth.
- a) purifies
- b) ruins
- c) hides
- d) wastes
- Regular prayer strengthens the bond between Muslims and _________.
- a) Allah
- b) their friends
- c) the Quran
- d) their teachers
- Virtuous acts bring inner _________ and satisfaction to individuals.
- a) sadness
- b) peace
- c) anger
- d) laziness
- Virtuous behaviour fosters harmony and _________ within communities.
- a) anger
- b) unity
- c) hatred
- d) sadness
- Muslims practice morality by being kind, truthful, respectful, and _________.
- a) selfish
- b) lazy
- c) helpful
- d) rude
- Being _________ means showing honesty and integrity in all actions.
- a) truthful
- b) dishonest
- c) mean
- d) rude
- Virtuous acts contribute to the well-being and _________ of society.
- a) failure
- b) success
- c) laziness
- d) anger
- Helping those in need brings _________ and blessings.
- a) sadness
- b) anger
- c) laziness
- d) happiness
- Respecting parents and elders shows _________ for their wisdom.
- a) disrespect
- b) anger
- c) gratitude
- d) laziness
- Muslims show kindness by being _________ and sharing with others.
- a) rude
- b) mean
- c) friendly
- d) angry
- Regular prayer helps Muslims stay _________ connected to Allah.
- a) spiritually
- b) physically
- c) mentally
- d) emotionally
- Virtuous acts bring _________ and satisfaction to individuals.
- a) inner peace
- b) inner anger
- c) inner sadness
- d) inner laziness
Presentation :
- Revision: The teacher revises the previous topic on the Five Pillars of Islam and asks students to recall what they have learned. Second Term Mid Term Test Islamic Religious Studies Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7
- Introduction of New Topic: The teacher introduces the topic of virtuous acts and morality in Islam. They explain that virtuous behavior is behaving in a way that is good, kind, and respectful to others, which is highly valued in Islam.
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Define virtuous acts and morality in Islam.
- Provide examples of virtuous behaviors such as honesty, kindness, respect, and generosity.
- Use Quranic verses and stories to illustrate the importance of virtuous behavior in Islam.
- Learners Activities:
- Students participate in discussions about the meaning of virtuous behavior.
- They analyze Quranic verses and stories to understand the significance of virtuous behavior.
- Students engage in role-playing activities to demonstrate virtuous behaviors in different scenarios.
- Assessment:
- The teacher assesses students’ understanding through oral questions and discussions during the lesson.
- Students complete worksheets with questions related to virtuous behavior and morality in Islam.
- Evaluation Questions:
- What is the meaning of virtuous behavior in Islam?
- Give an example of a virtuous act.
- Why is honesty important in Islam?
- How can you show kindness to others?
- What does Islam say about respecting elders?
- Why should Muslims help those in need?
- How does virtuous behavior benefit individuals?
- Name one Quranic verse that emphasizes the importance of kindness.
- Explain the significance of virtuous behavior in Islam.
- How can you incorporate virtuous behavior into your daily life?
- Conclusion: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson and encourages students to practice virtuous behavior in their daily lives. They go around to mark students’ worksheets and provide feedback where necessary.
