Human Attributes Greeting and responses, forgiveness, cleanliness of the mind, body, and Clothes Islamic Religious Studies JSS 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Islamic Religious Studies JSS 3 First Term Lesson Note for Week 6

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 12–15 years
Topic: Human Attributes
Sub-topic: Greeting and Responses, Forgiveness, and Cleanliness of Mind, Body, and Clothes
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain the importance of greeting and appropriate responses.
2. Describe the concept of forgiveness in Islam.
3. Understand the value of cleanliness in mind, body, and clothes.
4. Practice these human attributes in daily life.

Keywords

• Greeting
• Forgiveness
• Cleanliness
• Mind
• Body
• Clothes

Set Induction

The teacher will start by greeting the class with “Assalamu Alaikum” and waiting for their response. Then, the teacher will ask: “Why do we greet others, and how do you feel when someone forgives you?”

Entry Behavior

Students are already familiar with Islamic greetings and understand that cleanliness and good behavior are encouraged in their families.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Qur’an and Hadith references
• Chart showing human attributes and their benefits

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have learned about the attributes of Allah (S.W.T) in the previous lesson. This will help them connect divine qualities with personal behavior.

Embedded Core Skills

• Moral Development: Developing respect and compassion for others.
• Social Awareness: Recognizing the importance of greetings and forgiveness.
• Health Awareness: Emphasizing personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Learning Materials

• Islamic greeting posters
• Qur’an with Tafsir
• Whiteboard

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Islamic Religious Studies
• Qur’an (with translations)
• Lessons from Hadiths 11 to 14: Living with Faith, Love, and Trust Islamic Religious Studies JSS 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with common greetings and responses
• Soap and clean clothes as teaching aids

Content

Human Attributes in Islam

1. Greeting and Responses (Assalamu Alaikum)
   • Greeting promotes peace and unity.
   • It is Sunnah to respond with “Wa Alaikum Salam.”
   • Greeting both known and unknown people reflects kindness.
   • Example: Greeting your neighbor with a smile improves relationships.
2. Forgiveness (Al-Ghafr)
   • Forgiveness cleanses the heart of grudges.
   • Allah encourages believers to forgive as He forgives us.
   • Forgiving others leads to peace of mind.
   • Example: Saying “I forgive you” after a misunderstanding prevents conflict.
3. Cleanliness of Mind, Body, and Clothes (Taharah)
   • Cleanliness is half of faith in Islam.
   • A clean mind means avoiding negative thoughts.
   • Body cleanliness involves regular bathing and grooming.
   • Clean clothes are required for prayers and social interactions.
   • Example: Wearing clean clothes to the mosque shows respect.

Importance of Practicing Human Attributes

• Greeting and forgiveness foster social harmony.
• Cleanliness promotes good health and reflects self-discipline.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Islamic greeting is ______.
   a) Good morning
   b) Assalamu Alaikum
   c) Peace be with you
   d) Hello
2. The correct response to “Assalamu Alaikum” is ______.
   a) Good day
   b) Wa Alaikum Salam
   c) Thank you
   d) Goodbye
3. Greeting others helps to promote ______.
   a) Conflicts
   b) Peace
   c) Pride
   d) Anger
4. Forgiveness means letting go of ______.
   a) Love
   b) Happiness
   c) Grudges
   d) Friends
5. Allah encourages us to ______ others as He forgives us.
   a) Punish
   b) Forgive
   c) Avoid
   d) Ignore
6. A clean mind avoids ______ thoughts.
   a) Positive
   b) Negative
   c) Kind
   d) Loving
7. Cleanliness is ______ of faith.
   a) One-fourth
   b) Half
   c) One-tenth
   d) All
8. Clean clothes are essential for ______.
   a) Traveling
   b) Prayer
   c) Eating
   d) Playing
9. Forgiveness leads to ______.
   a) Conflict
   b) Peace of mind
   c) Revenge
   d) Sadness
10. Bathing regularly promotes ______.
    a) Laziness
    b) Good health
    c) Anger
    d) Stress
11. Greeting helps to create ______ relationships.
    a) Good
    b) Hostile
    c) Competitive
    d) Distant
12. Clean clothes show respect in ______ places.
    a) Dirty
    b) Private
    c) Public
    d) Empty
13. Thinking positively is a sign of a ______ mind.
    a) Weak
    b) Clean
    c) Clouded
    d) Sad
14. Forgiveness is an act of ______.
    a) Strength
    b) Weakness
    c) Anger
    d) Pride
15. Greeting people helps in building ______.
    a) Enemies
    b) Relationships
    c) Isolation
    d) Confusion

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. What is the Islamic greeting?
   • Assalamu Alaikum.
2. What is the response to “Assalamu Alaikum”?
   • Wa Alaikum Salam.
3. Why is greeting important?
   • It promotes peace and unity.
4. What is forgiveness?
   • It is letting go of grudges.
5. How does forgiveness benefit us?
   • It brings peace of mind.
6. What does cleanliness represent in Islam?
   • It represents half of faith.
7. How can we maintain cleanliness of the mind?
   • By avoiding negative thoughts.
8. What is the importance of clean clothes?
   • They show respect, especially during prayer.
9. Why should we forgive others?
   • Because Allah forgives us.
10. How does greeting improve relationships?

• It spreads kindness and unity.

11. What is Taharah?

• It means purity or cleanliness.

12. Why is it important to bathe regularly?

• To maintain good health.

13. How can we apply forgiveness in daily life?

• By letting go of grudges and moving on.

14. What lesson do we learn from greetings?

• It teaches respect and care for others.

15. Why should our minds stay clean?

• To avoid stress and negative feelings.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on the attributes of Allah (S.W.T).

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, focusing on greeting, forgiveness, and cleanliness.

Step 3: The teacher invites students to discuss how they practice these attributes daily.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display flashcards with greetings and responses.
• Demonstrate proper hygiene practices.

Learners’ Activities:

• Recite greetings and responses.
• Share examples of forgiveness in their lives.

Assessment

1. What is the Islamic greeting?
2. How should we respond to “Assalamu Alaikum”?
3. What is Taharah?
4. Why is forgiveness important?
5. How does cleanliness benefit us?

Evaluation Questions

1. What does Assalamu Alaikum mean?
2. Why should we forgive others?
3. How can we keep our minds clean?
4. Why are clean clothes necessary for prayer?
5. What is the importance of greeting others?
6. How does forgiveness bring peace?
7. What does it mean to have a clean body?
8. What is Taharah in Islam?
9. How does greeting improve relationships?
10. Why should we bathe regularly?

Conclusion

The teacher will review students’ participation and give feedback on their responses.