Surah Al Qiyama 75

Lesson: 

Surah Al Qiyama outline by Academy For Learning Islam

- Nafs al lawwamah 75:2

Our soul is in a constant struggle between doing good and bad. In Surah al Qiyama 75, Allah emphasises the importance of nafs al lawwamah, an inner voice of conscience which makes us feel guilty when we do wrong. It is a blessing that acts like an alarm to stop us from committing sins and warn us that there will be consequences for our actions.

If we ignore nafs al lawwama which is trying to guide us to do right, then we become slaves of nafs al ammara which invites us to do what is wrong. If we keep ignoring nafs lawwama then eventually the voice of inner conscience will stop. Our hearts will become sealed and we will stop feeling guilty even when we commit sins.

When we listen to nafs al lawwama, we strengthen our taqwa, resist sin and move towards doing that which pleases Allah. It helps us to achieve a soul with is at peace, nafs al Mutmainna.

Nafs al lawwama helps to keep us on the right track and allows us to judge ourselves while in this world before we are judged by Allah on the day of Qiyama.

- Purpose of life 75:20

Our belief regarding the Day of Judgement and our life in the Hereafter, gives meaning to our current life in this world. We understand that this world is a test for us from Allāh (SWT) and that we have to use our short time in this world to prepare for our true life in the Hereafter.  We know that our future life is dependent on our deeds and it help us stay focused.

Activity:

Time on Earth is Short
Sweet Choices
The Day of Judgement

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Prophet Muhammad (S) Colouring Storybook

Help children to become familiar with some of the main events in the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) through a simple to understand colouring storybook complete with quiz questions.

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Activity: Timeline: Life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

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Power of Taqwa

Learning Objective:

- To understand taqwa as a covering protecting the soul 

- To know that taqwa is strengthened with the remembrance of Allah.

- To know that taqwa leads to success

Qur'an Verse

Wa libaasut taqwa dhalika khayr

The clothing of taqwa is the best 7:26

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Niyyah

Learning Objective

To explore the meaning of niyyah, intention

Learning Outcomes

- To understand that every action must be accompanied by the correct niyyah, ‘qurbatan ilallah’ for the sake of getting closer to Allah

- To know the correct pronunciation of ‘qurbatan ilallah’

- To understand how the value and acceptance of all our actions depends on having the correct niyyah

- To know ways in which niyyah can become invalidated

Qur'an Verse 

Lillah, For Allah 6:162

Niyyah is an intention. It tells us what we are doing and why we are doing it. Niyya is so powerful that the value and reward of our actions will depend on having the correct niyyah which should always be ‘qurbatanillalah’, to be close to Allah. When we start our salaa the first wajib action is to make our niyyah. We have to be very careful that our niyyah does not change from beginning of salaa until the end as this could break our salaa.

Activity: Lillah Song

Song to the tune of Freres Jacques

‘Lillah lillah, do it for Allah, do everything, only for Allah’

Story: QFatima Excellent Stories

It was just after midnight and the man was alone in the masjid. He had just begun his Salatul Layl when he heard a noise behind him. Immediately, he started praying slowly. He recited lengthy duas in a beautiful voice. After he finished he turned around to see a dog who had come in to take shelter from the rain outside. The man realised that he had prayed only for a dog and not for Allah.

Activity: Scenario Questions

Present the following statements and ask whether the niyyah is ‘qurbatan ilalah’. Have the children move to one side for yes and the other for no. Have them explain their decision.

I better pray quickly, football match about to start.

I must be extra careful with my salaa at madressa today because the teacher is going to check us.

I am all alone, only Allah is watching me.

 I recite Quran everyday otherwise I won’t get my pocket money.

I love reciting dua at mosque because everyone tells me how well I did and it makes me happy.

Its fajr I wake up to pray because it will make Allah happy

Activity: The Right Intention

Use the balloon analogy to review the effect of having the incorrect niyyah on the value of the action.

Extension
Allah has said in the Qur'an 6:162 that everything we do should be for Him. Think of a few daily activities and write down a niyyah that will make that action for Allah. E.g I brush my teeth because Allah loves cleanliness.

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Duas for Wudhu

Lesson Objective:

- To know that there are duas to be recited at every stage of wudhu. 

- To know how recitation of the specific duas helps you become more mindful of the process 

- To know which dua to recite for the washing of each part.

Wudhu is one of the key ways to help us prepare for salaa. The Ahlulbayt have taught us beautiful duas to recite at every stage of wudhu. Even if you don't know the exact words, it is important to try and think with each part that you are washing, 'how can I use this part of my body to do good?' The actions of wudhu remind you to obey Allah from head to toe!

Activity: Obey Allah from head to toe!

Draw a person and label the parts we wash in wudhu. What can you think of with each washing?

Mouth: Speak good and truthful words, not mean, rude, lying.

Face: Shine with the beauty of goodness

Right Arm: Do the right actions that make Allah happy

Left Arm: Stay away from doing wrong

Head: Ask Allah to take away any bad thoughts, help you learn good things, take away distractions in your mind and help you focus on salaa.

Feet: Remain steady on the path that brings you close to Allah

Activity: Duas for Wudhu

The specific duas to be recited at each stage can be found and printed online here. 

Cut out strips with individual duas for each stage. Have the children select a dua at random and match it to the correct action at which it is recited. Go round the group again but this time mime the action of wudhu and have the children recall the dua to be recited. 

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The Act of Wudhu

Quran Verse:
Allahu yuhhibul muttahireen
Allah loves those who keep pure and clean 9:108

Wudhu is a special type of washing which Allah teaches us about in the Qur'an 5:6 (An easy way to remember the chapter number is that there are 5 prayers). The actions for wudhu were shown to us by the Holy Prophet when he returned from Me'raj.

Wudhu is a way to help us prepare us for salaa. But if we just blast open the tap and rush through the actions, it doesn't really benefit us in the same way. Every action must be done with care and remembrance of Allah.

If we were to stop and just think about the water we are about to use, it would remind us of Allah in so many ways!

The word wudhu comes from the Arabic word wada'ah which means beauty and purity. When we do wudhu properly and try to stay in wudhu as much as we can, it purifies our soul and makes it beautiful!

Activity: Qualities of Water

Brainstorm how reflecting on water helps us remember Allah. 

Watch the beautiful explanation What is Wudhu? 

Challenge
It is mustahab, highly recommended to try to be in wudhu all the time. To help you build up to something which may seem difficult at first, start by trying to make it a habit to do wudhu before you go to bed. Sleeping in wudhu earns you the reward of worshiping all night! Then start making wudhu every time you go to the toilet. Try to do wudhu before you go to mosque too.

Activity: Duas for Wudhu

Watch: 1. How to perform Wudhu 2. Animated Instructional video

Download: Wudhu Illustrated Steps Chart by Qfatima

Resources: Wudhu Assesment by QFatima

See Also: The Power of Wudhu

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Concentration in Salaa

Learning Objective:
To clearly illustrate the importance and need to concentrate in Salaa.

When our mind is distracted by what's happening around us or is busy thinking about things that have happened in the day or things we need to do, we are not concentrating on praying salaa properly. Our focus is not on Allah and we loose out on achieving the benefits that Allah has placed in salaa for us.

Once we recite the Takbiratul Ihram, we must take away our distracting thoughts and focus only on Allah and pray our Salaa with full concentration. Only then will we benefit fron the prayer.

Activity: Taste the Sweetness of Salaa
Fill a glass with juice. Place one straw inside the drink and another outside of the glass. Have the children try to drink the juice using both straws at the same time. They will only be able to suck up air! Only be removing the straw from the outside with they then be able to drink the juice.

When our mind is wandering with thoughts about everything around us, we may be going through the actions of salaa but we wont be able to benefit from the salaa properly. It is like trying to drink from both straws at the same time! But when we focus our mind and heart on salaa we remove the straw filling with distractions from the outside. We are able to focus only on Allah and taste the sweetness of feeling close and connected to Him. It is the salaa prayed in this way which will help us gain from the benefits Allah has placed for us in it.

If you sucked hard on both straws you may have found the effort helped you draw up some juice. You will have managed to taste some of the sweetness of the drink. But was it easy? Did you manage to drink up as much as if you'd removed the outside straw completely? It's very hard to benefit from the sweetness of salaa when our mind is distracted but with every effort we make to concentrate, we benefit more from our prayer.

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Blow Life into your Salaa

Activity: Blow Life into your Salaa 

Write the The 5Ps to Perfecting our Prayer on a rubber glove. Place the glove over a paper cup and secure with an elastic band, then tuck the glove into the cup. Make a small hole on the side of the cup through which a straw can be inserted. Blow into the straw to inflate the glove upwards. Explain how when we work on improving our salaa using the 5P tool, we blow life into our salaa! Only when our salaa has life can we benefit from it.

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The 5Ps to Perfecting our Prayer

Qur'an Verse:

Akimis salaata li dhikri, Keep up Salaa for My remembrance 20:14

Salaa is the main pillar of Islam. It is the action which must be given the greatest importance because the acceptance of all our deeds depend on the acceptance of salaa. Below are five areas we can work on to improve our salaa and fill it with the remembrance of Allah.

1. Prioritize

Be aware of the salaa times so you can schedule your day accordingly around salaa. Put Allah first when making other plans!
See also: Put God First

2. Prepare

- Think of Allah during the day not just at salaa time

- Wudhu with duas

- Adhaan

- Perfume/Clean clothes/Aqiq ring

- Understand meanings

3. Ponder

Pause and sit for a minute before you start salaa and think

- Why am I praying? 

- Who am I praying to? You are standing infront of your Creator. A greater meeting than with the Queen!

4. Pay Attention

Remove distractions: 

- sound: Close door/away from people talking/TV/phone on silent

- eyes: no people passing infront of/looking at 5 different points when praying
See Also: Concentration in Salaa

5. Pray for help

Even Prophet Ibrahim asked Allah to help him keep up the salaa! Learn the Quranic dua 14:40 and ask Allah to help you understand and give importance to praying salaa properly. 

Activity: The 5Ps to Perfecting our Prayer

Have the children illustrate the lesson by drawing around the hand and labelling each finger with one of the 5Ps. Have them brainstorm and add notes how each one can be worked on. Have them reflect, share ideas and write down one action point on how they will work on improving their salaa to implement the lesson. Explain how to make progressive goals and work through each one over time.

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Activity: Blow Life into your Salaa

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Islamic Beliefs eBook

Introducing the fundamental beliefs of Islam through creative ideas and activities complete with 20 corresponding Quranic phrases. 

The I Am A Muslim eBook will download as one handy PDF document, allowing you to:

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• Print just one activity at a time. 

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Allah is Al-Muhyi

See also: Prophet Adam (as)

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Make a Compass

UK Qibla direction found by using the compass to locate South East 

Quran Verse: 
Turn your face in the direction of the Holy Mosque 2:144

One of the ways we can find the Qibla direction is by using a compass. To use a compass, we need to know the direction of Makkah from where we live. For example, Makkah is approximately to the South East of the UK. Therefore, if we have a compass, we can find out which direction is South East, and pray in that direction.

Follow the Wiki How instructions for how to make a compass and use it to find the approximate Qibla direction.

1. Fill a large shallow bowl with water
2. Magnetize a needle by rubbing it in one direction across a magnet approximately 30 times.
3. Balance or thread the needle through some styrofoam or cork and place it on the water.
4. Watch it rotate as it locates north
5. Check accuracy with a compass to confirm direction.

Extension: 
Read the history about the Qibla direction from the Qur'an 2:142-150

Live it:
Having a Qibla reminds us that everything in our life must be focused and directed towards Allah. In the Qur'an, Allah tells us "make your direction the rushing to do good wherever you are". 2:148. Are we living a life in the right direction?

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The ABC of Asmaul Husna

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Learning Objective:
- Learn the meaning of the Asmaul Husna through simple rhymes
- To help use the Names of Allah to praise Him when we make dua.

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Allah is As Sami'

Learning Objective: 
- To learn the Ism Allah is As-Sami', the One who hears everything
- Understand how we can call Allah by making Dua

Quran Verse:
رَبِّي لَسَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
14:39 My Lord indeed hears the prayer

Activity: Headband Ears
To provide a visual association while discussing As-Sami', have the child wear a headband with paper cut ears to the sides.

Activity: Rhyme to the tune of Freres Jacques:
As Sami' x2
Allah can hear us x2
Even if we whisper x2
He can hear us x2

Activity: Blindfold game 
Blindfolded the child as they try to identify various sounds like crumpling paper, pouring water, scissors, footsteps. Explain how Allah hears you everytime you talk to him. He knows it's your voice and He even understands what you're saying!
There are some sounds that animals, like dogs, can hear that we can't. And there are some creatures like the fly, who can't hear at all! Allah has made everyone's ability to hear different, but He is As-Sami' and His hearing is the best!

Activity: Paper Cup Phones
Children will be fascinated to be able to hear each other even with a closed door between them! Ensure the string is pulled tight between the cups for the sound to travel through better.

We can use a phone to talk to people when we can't see them. We call people to tell them about our day, ask them for help or maybe to thank them. Talking to people helps you feel close to them. Allah wants us to call Him too and talk to Him about everything. 

Allah is As-Sami', you don't need a telephone to talk to Him! You can talk to Him at anytime and tell Him whatever you want! He can always hear you!

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Surah Lahab 111

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Lesson Objectives:

- Surah background

- Wealth and power in the world are temporary and can not save you from Allah’s punishment

- Only actions done for Allah can help you in the hereafter.

- To become familiar with the meaning of surah Lahab through key Quranic vocabulary

Quranic Verse:

Surah Lahab 111

Activity: Surah Summary Sheet

Activity: Will your deeds reach Janna?

Have the children standing in pairs to face each other a small distance apart.

Give one child labelled up as 'Earth', some balls to throw across to ‘Jannah’.

Actions and deeds which are done to please Allah, will last forever and benefit us in the hereafter.
Have the children continue, naming an action which will benefit us in the hereafter, before each throw. E.g. Charity, kindness, listening to parents, learning useful knowledge.

Next give ‘Earth’ some bubbles to blow across for ‘Jannah’ to catch. They will pop!

Actions and deeds which are done to build a good life only in this world, are temporary and will be left behind on Earth when we die. They will be of no use to us in the hereafter.
Go through a list of actions and deeds which are done to build a good life only in this world. E.g. having lots of money, having a fast car, lots of toys, watching tv, eating delicious food.

For older children:

Discuss the concept of intention and how sometimes even good actions can become bubbles and pop – why? If an action is done to show off etc, not only to please God, even if it is a good deed, will not reach Jannah. Similarly, an action may appear a waste of time like watching tv, but if done in moderation and with the intention to relax and refresh ourselves so that we can serve God better, it becomes beneficial. Use the activity as a self reflection tool - How many balls and bubbles have I thrown across today?

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Book: Quranic Treasures: Surah Al Masad 
Part of an enlightening series which helps children to understand the story and context behind the surahs. It ends with a section on practical lessons which can be learnt and applied to our own daily lives.

Book: Yasser and Zahra Discover Surah Lahab
Join Grandfather, Yasser, Zahra, and their friends on a journey through time as they learn lessons from Surah Lahab!

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Time On Earth Is Short

Lesson Objective:
- Understand how short our time on Earth is compared to the Hereafter
- Reinforce how we must use our time on Earth 

Qur'an Verse:
wal aakhiratu khairun wa abqa
The hereafter is better and more lasting'. 87:17 

Activity: Live For Allah
Imagine this rope goes on forever. Imagine that this rope is a timeline of your existence. The small red part at the beginning, represents your time on Earth. You've got a few short years here on Earth and then you've got the whole of the rest of your life somewhere else. 

Allah teaches us in the Qur'an that what we do in this little time we have on Earth, this small red part of our timeline existence, is what determines how we will live for the whole of the rest of our existence forever! The deeds we plant on Earth, will determine how and what kind of life we live, for the the whole of the rest of our lives. So would you spend the red part, the time on Earth, to be as comfortable as possible, enjoying yourself as much as you can and forget about the time that will come after?! 

We must use our time on Earth, the only one small chance we have, to make sure we have done everything we can, filled our life with all the good we can, so that when we face Allah on the Day of Judgement, He can reward us with goodness that will never end, for us to enjoy forever and ever! There are so many things around us that tempt and take us away from living the way Allah has said, but we must remind ourselves all the time, 'wal aakhiratu khairun wa abqa, the hereafter is better and more lasting'.

Watch: Video Clip Illustatration

Activity: Will your deeds reach Janna?
Actions and deeds which are done to please Allah, will last forever and benefit us in the hereafter

Activity: Sweet Choices

Lessons from Karbala:
On the night before Ashura, Hurr could hear the children crying of thirst. He walked up and down and could be seen to be in a worried state. When one of the soldiers asked him why, Hurr replied, “What answer shall I give to Allah when He will ask me about the grandson of His Prophet being thirsty?” Hurr believed in Allah and knew that his responsibility was to obey Allah and serve His creation. Hurr knew that he would return to Allah and be accountable for his actions. He had to make a choice; Obey Yazid and gain power and wealth which he would enjoy only for a short time in this world or obey Allah and be rewarded with endless treasures in the hereafter.

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Prophet Adam (as)

Learning Objective:
- To know that it is Allah who gives life.
- To know that Prophet Adam (as) was the first man created by Allah
- To understand that we have been created to be representatives of Allah on Earth

Qur'an verse: 
laqad khalaqnal insaana fi ahsani taqweem
Indeed We have created the human being in the best of form 95:4

Prophet Adam (as) was the first human being created by Allah. Allah asked the angels to bring different types of clay from the earth. The clay was then mixed with water and left for a while. He then shaped it into the form of a man and left it to set. When it was strong He made the man come alive and it was Prophet Adam (as). As soon as he was alive, Prophet Adam (pbuh) sneezed and said: Alhamdulilah!

Allah told the Angels that he has created insaan, the human being, to be a khalifa, a representative of Allah on the Earth. What is a representative? What is their role? When you go on school trip, the teachers tell you to behave well as you are representing the school. Your uniform helps others to know where you are from and your behaviour tells them what your school is like. 

How do we represent Allah? We behave with the manners of His Asmaul Husna. 

We know Allah is Rahman and Rahim, so we too must be kind to everyone. We know He is Jawaad, generous, so we too much make sure we share whatever we have with others. We know Allah is As-Salaam, the one who gives peace and we too should make sure we act peacefully with everyone around us. We must let our manners shine so that people can see what an amazing God we have! 

Activity: Allah is Al Muhyi, The Giver Of Life 

Give each child some playdoh to make a model of themselves. Allah tells us in the Qur'an that He created insaan, human beings, from clay. What's the difference between our clay model and the one Allah made? Can you make it come alive? Allah moulded the body perfectly from clay and made it come alive. Allah is Al Muhyi, only He can give life

Activity: I Am God's Representative 

Put a list of some of the Asmaul Husna in a box. 

Have each child pick one out and describe ways in which they could act in accordance to the Ism. 

Al-Alim: What can you do to increase your knowledge? 

As-Sami: Who/what should you listen to, what things would you like Allah to hear you say? 

Al-Baseer: What would you like Allah to see/not see you do? 

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Kufic Wall Art

The first copies of the Qur’an were written using special Arabic handwriting called Kufic. Kufic is the oldest type of Arabic calligraphy. Its name comes from the city of Kufa in Iraq. Square Kufic is a very simple rectangular version of this calligraphy used in Islamic art. Sometimes entire buildings are covered with tiles filled with names such as Allah or Muhammad, in this abstract style, a technique known as banna'i.

Activity: Tape Resist Kufic Allah Art
1. Look up some different square Kufi style calligraphy images before choosing one to replicate.
2. Use masking tape to copy and draw out the calligraphy shape on a canvas, pressing the tape down firmly.
3. Cover the entire canvas with paint.
4. Allow the paint to dry before slowly removing the tape.
5. Display your art to remind you of the beauty of Allah and His presence all around us.

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La illaha illalah

Lesson Objectives:

- To understand the meaning of the dhikr la illaha illalah

- To know that application must be with speech, heart and actions

- To understand the power and benefits of the dhikr

Qur'an Verse:
La illaha illalah, There is no God except Allah 47:19

Hadith:

‘The Kalima of Laillaha illala is my castle, and whoever enters the castle will be safe.

Lesson introduction:

A castle is a strong building built by important people to keep them safe. Nothing can be a greater and safer place than the castle of Allah!

All Muslims believe in the Kalima. They say ‘La illaha illala’ with their lips, believe it with their hearts and show it in their actions.

Words are powerful. They can have an affect on your body. The words of Allah are the best words and most powerful words. Remembering Allah and saying His words, helps you to feel better.

Saying the dhikr with your heart means that you believe that Allah is the only One we worship, and understand that nothing is greater or more important than Him.

You show ‘la illah illalah’ with your actions when you always listen and do what Allah has said, you obey Allah.

Activity: Anecdote – Power of Words

Boy becomes ill, alim recites some verses of Qur’an. 

A doctor also present says, “We have medicine to make you better, how can saying these words make a difference?’

Alim says to him “I did not know donkeys are wearing doctors uniforms theses days.”

Doctor gets furious, his face turns red and he can not speak. How can you call me a donkey?!

Alim explains, ‘please forgive me, I only said these rude words to make a point. Your face turned red, your heart started racing, you couldn’t talk…all because I said a few words. Now imagine, can God’s words not make a positive difference?

Activity: A Secret Dhikr!

Look in the mirror and quietly recite the following phrases, each time carefully watch the movement of your lips: Allahu Akber, Alhamdulilah, SubhanAllah, Laillaha illala

Which one had the least movement of the lips and mouth even though the tongue was moving?
The dhikr of la illaha is like a special secret between just you and Allah! No one else can tell what you’re saying or even see you speaking!

Activity: Castle Worksheet
Fold an A4 sheet of paper lengthways from both ends to meet in the middle. Cut 2 rectangles out of the top edge to resemble a castle with an opening.
Inside, draw yourself and label the mouth, heart and hands, as the parts which must be involved in making the dhikr and explain how.

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The Position of Sajda and the Turba

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Lesson Objective:
- Understand how the position of sajda shows obedience to Allah
- Understand how we can use the lesson to help us focus only on Allah in the day.
- Understand the blessing of sajda in making dua
- Become aware of the physical benefits of the position of sajda.
- Understand how using a turba made from the soil of Karbala is a reminder of Imam Husayn (as) and the values he stood for.

Quran Verse: wakun minas saajideen, Be of those who do sajda 15:98

Key Learning Point:

Sajda is a position that shows our obedience. When I pray salaa and make sajda on the turba of Karbala, it reminds me how I must be like Imam Husayn (as) and give my bay’at only to Allah and the Ahlulbayt. Allah is my Creator and I am His servant. Unlike Iblis, I listen and do what Allah tells me and obey Him completely.

Lesson Introduction:

Sajda is a position when we bow down our heads onto the ground.

Allah tells us in the Qur’an 2:34 that when He created the first man, Prophet Adam, He asked the angels to ‘do sajda’ and bow down. The angels all listened to Allah and did what He said. They all obeyed Allah and did sajda, but Iblis did not. He thought he was better because he was made of fire and Prophet Adam was made of mud. Shaytan did not obey Allah and do what He asked him.

Putting our face on the ground, in a way that we can’t even see what is happening around us, would not be a position we would usually put ourselves in, but doing sajda is a way of lowering ourselves and remembering that Allah is the most High and we are his ‘abd’, we are His creation.

When we do sajda, it makes us remember how we must ‘atiullah’, always listen and do whatever Allah says with all our actions. We must obey Him completely. When we make sajda, we aren’t distracted  looking at everything that is happening around us. We are focused just on Allah. In the day there will be lots of distractions and things that try to take you away from Allah, that make you want to do things that are wrong, but you must remember that your focus is to always follow and do only what Allah says.

Imam Husayn (as) lived his whole life obeying Allah. Everytime we make salaa and our eyes fall on the turba made from the soil of Karbala, we are reminded of this great Iman who showed so much love and obedience to Allah. He stood for the truth, refusing to agree to Yazid’s rules but gave bay’at only to Allah. It is a daily reminder to us of how we want to be like Imam Husayn and live in a way that we always do what Allah has said.

We have been taught by our Imams that the position of sajda is the best to make dua. Imam Zainul Abideen loved to be in sajda so much, he even became known as Imam Sajjad!

The sajda is the only position in which head becomes lower than the heart and so blood gushes towards the brain in full force. The increased blood supply to the brain helps with better memory, concentration and less headaches!

Activity: Download and print worksheet

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