Lessons from Hadiths 11 to 14: Living with Faith, Love, and Trust Islamic Religious Studies JSS 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Islamic Religious Studies JSS 3 First Term Lesson Note for Week 8

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 12–15 years
Topic: Hadith
Sub-topic: Hadith 11, 12, 13, and 14 from An-Nawawi’s Collection and their Lessons
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Recite Hadith 11, 12, 13, and 14 of An-Nawawi’s collection.
2. Explain the meanings of each hadith.
3. Highlight the lessons derived from these hadiths.
4. Apply the lessons in their daily lives.

Keywords

• Hadith
• An-Nawawi
• Sincerity
• Brotherhood
• Faith
• Trust

Set Induction

The teacher will begin by asking, “What is a hadith? Can anyone remember a hadith from our previous lessons?” This will prepare students to engage with the new topic.

Entry Behavior

Students know that hadiths are sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Learning Resources and Materials

• Qur’an
• Copies of An-Nawawi’s collection
• Chart displaying the text of Hadiths 11–14

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students are familiar with earlier hadiths from An-Nawawi’s collection, which emphasize good behavior, sincerity, and faith. This will help them connect new lessons to previous knowledge.

Embedded Core Skills

• Moral Values: Understanding sincerity, trust, and good conduct.
• Social Skills: Promoting brotherhood and care for others.
• Critical Thinking: Identifying how these teachings apply in daily life.

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Whiteboard and markers

Reference Books

• An-Nawawi’s Collection of Forty Hadiths
• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Islamic Religious Studies

Instructional Materials

• Printed text of the hadiths
• Flashcards with key lessons from each hadith

Content

Hadith 11: Sincerity (Ikhlas)

“Verily, actions are judged by intentions.”

• Meaning: Every action depends on the intention behind it.
• Lesson: Students learn the importance of being sincere in what they do.

Hadith 12: Brotherhood in Faith

“None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”

• Meaning: True faith requires love and care for others.
• Lesson: Students understand the value of selflessness and care for others.

Hadith 13: Value of Life and Prohibited Actions

“The blood of a Muslim is inviolable except in three cases: for the one who commits adultery, for murder, and for the one who abandons his religion.”

• Meaning: Life is sacred, and serious consequences are linked to grave actions.
• Lesson: Students appreciate the sanctity of life and the importance of justice.

Hadith 14: Trust and Faithfulness

“It is not lawful for a Muslim to take his brother’s belongings without permission.”

• Meaning: Trust and respect for others’ property are key aspects of Islam.
• Lesson: Students understand the importance of honesty and respect in dealings with others.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Actions are judged by ______.
   a) Results
   b) Intentions
   c) Efforts
   d) Outcomes
2. None of you truly believes until he ______ for his brother what he loves for himself.
   a) Hopes
   b) Desires
   c) Loves
   d) Waits
3. The blood of a Muslim is inviolable except in ______ cases.
   a) One
   b) Two
   c) Three
   d) Four
4. ______ is necessary for true faith.
   a) Money
   b) Sincerity
   c) Power
   d) Anger
5. It is not lawful for a Muslim to take his brother’s belongings without ______.
   a) Force
   b) Money
   c) Reason
   d) Permission
6. Love for others is a sign of ______.
   a) Weakness
   b) True faith
   c) Arrogance
   d) Hatred
7. The word “Ikhlas” means ______.
   a) Brotherhood
   b) Faith
   c) Sincerity
   d) Wealth
8. A Muslim must respect the ______ of others.
   a) Property
   b) Mistakes
   c) Opinions
   d) Secrets
9. Life is considered ______ in Islam.
   a) Invaluable
   b) Sacred
   c) Ordinary
   d) Complicated
10. ______ is required for honest dealings.
    a) Wealth
    b) Trust
    c) Anger
    d) Laziness
11. ______ leads to justice and peace.
    a) Hatred
    b) Sincerity
    c) Deception
    d) Greed
12. Helping others reflects our ______ in Allah.
    a) Doubts
    b) Trust
    c) Weakness
    d) Strength
13. A true believer must not be ______ with others’ property.
    a) Greedy
    b) Careful
    c) Honest
    d) Reckless
14. Sincerity means acting with pure ______.
    a) Intention
    b) Anger
    c) Hatred
    d) Power
15. Islam promotes ______ among believers.
    a) Enmity
    b) Brotherhood
    c) Greed
    d) Division

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. What is Hadith 11 about?
   • Sincerity in intentions.
2. What does Hadith 12 teach?
   • Loving for others what you love for yourself.
3. What is the lesson from Hadith 13?
   • The importance of justice and the sanctity of life.
4. What does Hadith 14 emphasize?
   • Respecting others’ property and trust.
5. What is the meaning of “Ikhlas”?
   • Sincerity.
6. How does Islam view life?
   • As sacred.
7. What does true faith require?
   • Care and love for others.
8. What is the significance of trust in Islam?
   • It ensures honest dealings.
9. What is not allowed in dealings with others?
   • Taking belongings without permission.
10. What does love for others reflect?
    • True faith.
11. What leads to peace and justice?
    • Sincerity and trust.
12. How can students apply these teachings?
    • By being honest and caring.
13. What are the three exceptions mentioned in Hadith 13?
    • Adultery, murder, and apostasy.
14. What is the relationship between trust and faith?
    • Trust strengthens faith.
15. Why is sincerity important in Islam?
    • Because actions are judged by intentions.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher reviews the previous topic on Uthman Dan Fodio’s contributions to Islam.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by reading Hadiths 11–14 from An-Nawawi’s collection.

Step 3: The teacher asks students to explain the lessons from each hadith and how they apply to their lives.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Write the hadiths on the board.
• Explain the meaning and lessons from each hadith.

Learners’ Activities:

• Read the hadiths aloud.
• Share examples of how they can apply these lessons in daily life.

Assessment

1. What does Hadith 11 teach about intentions?
2. How can students show brotherhood?
3. What is the meaning of “Ikhlas”?
4. Name one exception mentioned in Hadith 13.
5. Why is trust important in Islam?

Evaluation Questions

1. What is Hadith 12 about?
2. How does Islam promote peace?
3. What does respect for others’ property teach us?
4. Why is life sacred in Islam?
5. What does “Tawheed” mean?

Conclusion

The teacher will summarize the lesson and encourage students to practice the teachings of the hadiths in their daily lives.