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SUGGESTED LESSON PLANS FOR THE MONTH OF RAMADHAN

DEATH AND BEYOND

A FOCUS ON THE MEMORISATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF AYATUL

KURSI, AAMENAR RASUL & 7:54

1. These lessons are in addition to the recitation of Qur'an and Duas.

2. Adjust the lesson plans according to the age of the students.

3. Begin every lesson with the recitation of Ayatul Kursi & Suratul Qadr.

4. Set aside 10 minutes of the lesson to talk about the month of Ramadhan

& the basic fiqh masails of Sawm.

The workbooks to be used are:

1. LET US LEARN ABOUT DEATH & BEYOND

2. MY AYATUL KURSI AND AAMENAR RASUL WORKBOOK

Refer to the book “Death & Beyond” for information

to go with the lesson plans.

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Teaching Children about Death and Beyond

We are all looking for ways in which to instil a sound value system, and

fostering spiritual development* within the minds and hearts of the younger

generation. Teaching about death and beyond provides us with an invaluable

opportunity to accomplish both of these goals.

*Living so we are constantly aware of the presence of Allah and our purpose in life.

Islam does not shy away from close encounters with death; instead it frames

it with lessons of life with each of the rituals.

There are some fundamentals that we need to look at:

• The reality of death.

• Ihtidhar (Period just before death)

• Respect for the dead

• Praying for the dead

• Communal responsibility and support to the dead and bereaved

• Remembrance of the dead

• Preparations for death

Islam encourages a direct confrontation with the reality of death. The human

body deserves careful treatment (e.g., performing the ghusl, takfeen, never

leaving the body alone until the actual burial, salaa ‘alal mayyit and talqeen).

Burial is swift, and mourners are asked to participate in the actual burial.

This reality encourages one to question the purpose of life.

Lesson Topic Suggested Methodology

1 Sermon of the Prophet

(pbuh)

Look at one aspect in detail e.g. reciting one

aya equivalent to whole Qur’an in other

months – Discuss read, memorise, understand,

apply & teach

2 Introduction to Death Introduce the topic with the circle of life. (The

Lion King). Innaa lillahi wa innaa ilayhi rajiun.

(We are from Him and to Him we will return)

Explain terminology e.g. Marhum is one on

whom there is Rahma (Mercy). Because death

does not give notice it is important to be

prepared all the time.

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Lesson Topic Suggested Methodology

3 Introduce Ihtidhar

(time just before

death) From the

recitations we will

concentrate on the

Kalima, names of

Ma’sumeen, Ayatul

Kursi, Aamenar Rasul

(last 3 ayaat of Suratul

Baqara) and 7:54

As the tutor be the person whom they will help

to lay down with the soles towards qibla. Ask

them to help you recite the recitations

especially the Kalima and names of

Ma’sumeen. Discuss the necessity to be gentle,

respectful at all times, kind, and composed.

Read the dua at the time of ihtidhar. Encourage

daily recitation.

4 Study of Ayatul Kursi Begin with the merits of recitation. Most

important the hadith of the Prophet (pbuh)

“Indeed the greatest aya of Qur’an in Ayatul

Kursi” Its benefit of improvement in memory

and for every hajat. Explain first part of aya 254

– oneness of God.

5 Study of Ayatul Kursi Continue with aya 254 explaining the concept

of His 24/7 Care of creation and His knowledge.

6 Study of Ayatul Kursi Introduce aya 255 – No compulsion in religion

because the right way is so clear.....

Discuss religion and what it is – Not just lip

service but should manifest itself in actions

7 Study of Ayatul Kursi Aya 256 – Talk of opposites – darkness and

light, knowledge and ignorance, good and

bad... .

8 Study of Aamenar

Rasul (Last 3 ayaat of

Suratul Baqara)

Encourage memorisation and focus on the dua

of forgiveness. Discuss forgiveness and tawba

9 Aya 7:54

And what to do just

after death

Discuss the concept of Allah the Creator.

Again as the tutor lay down so the students can

carry out all the necessary actions. Suggest

keeping the mouth closed with a scarf around

the chin etc....

Encourage the recitation of Innaa lillahi wa

innaa ilayhi raajiun at all times

10 Wafat – Sayyida

Khadija (pbuh)

Instil the feeling of wafat by asking students to

imagine how Sayyida Fatima Zahra (pbuh) – 5

yrs- must have felt when her mother died. Ask

students to give condolence to the Prophet

(pbuh) and Sayyida Fatima Zahra (pbuh) by

means of a letter

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Lesson Topic Suggested Methodology

11 Ghusl of a mayyit Introduce the 3 ghusls and discuss sidr and

camphor taking samples for the students to

see. Using a doll give each student the

opportunity to give ghusl. Emphasise the

respect for the dead and gentleness to the

body and continuous recitation of istighfar and

zhikr.

12 Hunoot Explain the importance of sijda and thus the

applying of camphor to the parts of the body

which touch the ground during sijda.

13 Takfeen Use the lesson to demonstrate the putting on

of the kafan using a doll. Demonstrate the

wajib and mustahab pieces (could be different

colours for demonstration purposes). Explain

the importance of keeping a kafan (hadith of

Rasulullah (pbuh))

14 Jareeda Use the lesson to allow the children to write

the names of the Ma’sumeen on a twig. Explain

the importance of the love of the ahlulbayt

connecting it to the wiladat of Imam Hasan

(pbuh)

15 Wiladat of Imam

Hasan pbuh) Ist grandchild of the Prophet (pbuh) Look at

how Sayyida calls him Qurrata Ayni &

Thamarata Fuaadiy in Hadith e Kisaa 16 Salaa ‘alal mayyit Ensure the teaching of the simplest form. Line

the students up and go through the recitations.

17 Victory of Battle of

Badr

Emphasise :

1. Although the Muslims were few in number,

their faith ensured help from Allah in the form

of three thousand angels.

2. Stress the importance of the leadership of

the Prophet (S.A.W.) in ensuring victory.

3. Stress the unity among the Muslims and how

after the battle they joined hands to recite Dua

e Wahda. Recite Dua e Wahda making it a focal

point of the lesson.

18 Laylatul Qadr Focus on Suratul Qadr – Stress that the spirit

and angels descend with every affair to Imam

Mahdi (pbuh)

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Lesson Topic Suggested Methodology

19 Majlis of Imam Ali

(pbuh) & Amals of

Laylatul Qadr

Introduce the concept of Tawalla and Tabarra.

By reciting a tasbee of "Allahummal 'an

qatalata Amirul Mu'mineen " we are practising

Tabarra; by reciting a tasbee of salawaat we are

practising Tawalla.

20 Laylatul Qadr Merits of Laylatul Qadr – Importance of

planning for the next year – achievable goals.

21 Shahadat Imam Ali

(pbuh) & Amals of

Laylatul Qadr

Maybe look at the will of Imam Ali (pbuh) and

instil the sadness by narrating the story of the

leper who cried out to Imam Hasan (pbuh) &

Imam Husayn (pbuh) as they returned after

burying Imam.

22 Laylatul Qadr Focus on an aya from each of the 3 suwer –

Ankabut, Room, & Dukhan & extract from Dua

Tawba & Makarimul Akhlaq. Emphasise that

the year’s timetable is set on Laylatul Qadr and

duas are heard.

23 Laylatul Qadr A’mal + year’s time management project

24 Talqeen & Tadfeen Explain talqeen and encourage recitation once

a week at least. Practically explain how the

coffin is laid. Discussion on finding Qibla in a

graveyard.

25 Jumatul Widaa (Next

day)

Discuss aspects from Dua Widaa of Imam Ali

Zaynul Aabedeen (pbuh)

26 Mourning &

Condolence

Discuss all aspects:

i) From how to greet one who is

bereaved to how to help them.

ii) What to do for the marhum - Salatul

wahshat, hadiya mayyit....

iii)

27 Visiting the graveyard Besides the recommended recitations, discuss

the sanctity of a graveyard and reflecting on

life.

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Lesson Topic Suggested Methodology

28 Writing a will Explain basic concept that 2/3 is decided by Islamic

Law. Also, the concept of writing down one’s

thoughts and refreshing them every month.....

29 Zakatul Fitr It becomes wajib after the moon is sighted. Talk of

the concept of zakat not only being zakat ul fitr;

but we must give out in the way of Allah from

everything we have e.g. time, energy... Try to

explain the joy of giving rather than of taking!

Explain that Fitra is a zakaa and can be distributed

to various causes as per the fatawa of the Maraje’.

30 Eid & Salatul Eid Reflect back on the whole month. Encourage

students to continue :

Keeping track of the Islamic date.

Keeping track of salaa time especially for Fajr and

Maghrib as they have been doing in Ramadhan.

Continue in their quest for knowledge.

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AYATUL KURSI

Suratul Baqara - 2:255-257

The verse of the 'Throne'

AHADITH ON AYATUL KURSI

“Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi after every wajib salaa, will have his salaa

accepted, be in the protection of Allah against ailments and sins.”

Whenever Rasulullah (pbuh) would recite Ayatul Kursi, he would laugh and

say: “Indeed this is a treasure from the Merciful (Rahman) from beneath the

throne (Arsh)”

He also said:”Indeed the greatest verse of the Qur’an is Ayatul Kursi”

“If you knew the spiritual benefits of Ayatul Kursi, you would never leave its

recitation, regardless of the state you find yourself in.”

What does 'Ayatul Kursi' mean?

Aya means verse and 'Kursi' means 'seat' or 'throne'. Ayatul Kursi, therefore

means the verse of the throne. In this case, the word 'throne' represents the

total authority and power of Allah.

ه إ ھو الحي القيوم تأخذه إل سنة و نوم له ما في هللاماوات وما في ا3رض من ذا الذي يشفع عنده إ بإذنه الس يعلم ما بين أيديھم وما خلفھم و يحيطون بشيء من علمه إ

ماوات وا3رض و يئوده حفظھما بما شاء وسع كرسيه الس وھو العلي العظيم Aya 255. Allah - there is no God but He, the Ever living, the Self-subsisting.

Slumber does not overtake Him nor does He sleep;

Whatever is in the cosmos and whatever is in the earth is His;

Who is there who can intercede with Him but with His permission?

He knows what is before them and what is behind them,

And they cannot comprehend anything out of His knowledge except what He

pleases;

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His knowledge extends over the cosmos and the earth, and the preservation

of them both does not tire Him; And He is the most High, the Great.

شد من الغي فمن يكفر ين قد تبين الر إكراه في الد فقد استمسك Oانفصام بالطاغوت ويؤمن با بالعروة الوثقى

سميع عليم لھا وهللاAya 256. There is no compulsion in religion as indeed the right way is clearly

distinct from error;

Therefore, whoever disbelieves in false gods and believes in Allah has indeed

held on to the firmest handle which will never break; Indeed Allah is All-

Knowing, All-Hearing.

ولي الذين آمنوا يخرجھم من الظلمات إلى النور والذين هللامن النور إلى الظلمات كفروا أولياؤھم الطاغوت يخرجونھم

ئك أصحاب النار ھم فيھا خالدون أولAya 257 Allah is the guardian of those who believe, He brings them out of the

darkness into the light.

And (As for those) who disbelieve, their guardians are the false gods who

take them out of light into the darkness;

They are the inmates of the fire, in which they shall abide.

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The main points to ponder upon in Ayatul Kursi?

Aya 2:255

• There is no God but Allah

• He never sleeps nor is He ever unmindful.

• To Him belongs everything that is in the heavens and

everything that is in the earth.

• He has knowledge about everything - past, present &

future.

• Allah is beyond all time and all states.

• Everything/one is created and sustained by Allah.

• He does not need resting.

Aya 2:256

• Nobody can be forced to believe. (However, once one

has accepted Islam, then all its laws must be followed)

• The right way is clearly different from the wrong.

• One who rejects false gods and believes in Allah has entered into

the protection of Allah and will never be let down.

Aya 2:257

• Belief, understanding and applying tawheed to our lives takes us out

of the darkness (ignorance & disbelief in Allah) into the light.

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AAMENAR RASUL

Ayaat 285 & 286 of Suratul Baqara

AHADITH ON RECITING THE LAST TWO AYAAT OF SURATUL BAQARA

“Allah finished Suratul Baqara with two verses which He has given me from

His Treasure which is under the Throne: so learn them and teach them to

your families, for they are a blessing, a recitation and a supplication”

“Whoever recites the first 4 verses of Suratul Baqara, Ayatul Kursi and the

last verses of Suratul Baqara will be protected from Shaitan and nothing he

despises would come near him or the members of his family, and never are

these verses recited over a madman without him regaining his

consciousness.'

Oسول بما أنزل إليه من ربه والمؤمنون كل آمن با آمن الرق بين أحد من رسله وقال وا ومbئكته وكتبه ورسله نفر

سمعنا وأطعنا غفرانك ربنا وإليك المصير "The Messenger believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord

and (so do) the believers. (They) all believe in Allah, His angels, His Books and

His Messengers. (They say:) We make no difference between any of His

Messengers '; and they say : 'We hear, and obey. Our Lord! Your forgiveness

(do we ask), and toward You is the destination."

When the previous verse was revealed telling the believers that everything

they had in their minds Allah knows and keeps account of it, whether they

concealed or made manifest them, a group of the Prophet's companions

became afraid of their state. (They thought that none of them was free from

their innermost temptations. So, they told the Prophet (pbuh) what they

thought). Then, the revelation was sent down, and taught them how to

believe in Allah and in what manner they would do dua, and what style of

obedience and submission to Him they should follow.

Therefore, belief in origin and the Divine Messengers should go hand in hand

with the practical commitment of all commandments of Allah.

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نفسا إ وسع ھا لھا ما كسبت وعليھا ما اكتسبت يكلف هللاربنا تؤاخذنا إن نسينا أو أخطأنا ربنا و تحمل علينا إصرا

لنا ما طاقة لنا كما حملته على الذين من قبلنا ربنا و تحمبه واعف عنا واغفر لنا وارحمنا أنت مونا فانصرنا على

القوم الكافرين "Allah does not impose upon anyone a duty but to the extent of his capacity;

in his favour shall be what he has earned, and against him shall be (the evil)

he has done. Our Lord! punish us not if we forget or make a mistake. Our

Lord! lay not upon us a burden such as You did lay upon those before us. Our

Lord! burden us not with what we have no strength to bear. And pardon us,

and forgive us, and have mercy on us; You are our Guardian, so help us

against the people who cover up the truth"

"Allah does not impose upon anyone a duty but to the extent of his capacity;

... "

The capacity and capability of a human being are taken into account.....

"... in his favour shall be what he has earned, and against him shall be (the

evil) he has done..."

We are responsible for our actions and there is no chance or luck in the

matter...

Seven duas follow as instructions:

1. "...Our Lord! punish us not if we forget or make a mistake..."

2. "Our Lord ! lay not upon us a burden such as You did lay upon those before

us..."

3. " ...Our Lord! burden us not with what we have no strength to bear..."

4."…And pardon us,

5. and forgive us,

6. and have mercy on us..."

7. "...You are our Guardian, so help us against the people who cover up the

truth."

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Ayatus Sakhrah

(Suratul A’raf 7: 54)

This should be recited after every salaa for it acts as a protection against

shaitan.

ماوات وا3رض في ستة أيام ثم الذي خلق الس إن ربكم هللامس استوى على العرش يغشي الليل النھار يطلبه حثيثا والش

رات بأمره أ له الخلق وا3 مر تبارك والقمر والنجوم مسخ رب العالمين هللا

Surely your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in six

periods of time, and He is firm in power; He throws the veil of night over the

day, which it pursues incessantly; and (He created) the sun and the moon and

the stars, made subservient by His command; surely His is the creation and

the command; blessed is Allah, the Lord of the worlds.

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

IHTIDHAAR

Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

When a person is dying it is Ihtiyat – e - ________________ to

face him/her towards the Qibla. Facing Qibla means the ______________

face towards Qibla whilst a person is lying on his/her back.

It is mustahab to make a person recite __________________ and

names of __________________. It is recommended to give some water

with ________________ - _________________ to a dying person.

People near by should also recite _________________ and

__________________ on the head side of the dying person.

If one finds that the soul of the dying person is coming out with

difficulty than it is better to take him/her to the place of

________________.

It is makruh to _________________ , _________________ , or

_________________ near a dying person.

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AFTER DEATH

Choose the word to fill in the blanks

Cover Lights Arms Ladies Jewellery

Feet Eyes Mouth Mu’mineen Mustahab

Once the person has died we should remove all the _____________

Close the _________________ , tie the _________________ and the

___________________, straighten the ____________________ by

the side of the body and ______________________ the whole body

We should keep the ______________________ on, not leave the

__________________ alone near the mayyit and inform as many

____________________ as possible. It is __________________ to

hurry in the rituals of burial.

PREPARING THE BODY AFTER DEATH – BEFORE GHUSL

List at least 5 actions one may perform before starting the ghusl of mayyit

i)……………………………………………………………………………..………

ii)…………………………………………………………………………………….

iii)…………………………………………………………………………………….

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iv)……………………………………………………………………………………..

v)………………………………………………………………………………………

GHUSL

Choose the word to fill in the blanks

Mudhaf Three

ghusls Sidr Paak Pure Najis

Ehtiyat e

wajib

Sidr Three Camphor Completed Camphor

List the 3 ghusls in its correct order on the dead.

1) _________________________________

2) _________________________________

3) _________________________________

The dead body is najis once it becomes cold and before the

…………………… …………………..

Whilst the body is warm it is ……………………………….

And also once the ghusls are ……………………………………….

The amount of …………………………and …………………………………………

Should not be so much that water becomes ……………………………………….

It is ………………………e……………….. to take permission of the guardian

before starting ghusl of mayyit.

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KAFAN

Name the three wajib pieces of kafan. Also give the lengths.

1)………………………………………………………… for ………………………..

to………………………………

2)………………………………………………………… for ………………………..

to………………………………

3)………………………………………………………… for ………………………..

to………………………………

Name the three mustahab pieces of kafan.

1)………………………………………………………………………………………………

2)………………………………………………………………………………………………

3)………………………………………………………………………………………………

For kafan it is mustahab to have:

1)………………………………………………………………colour

2)……………………………………………………………….material

3)………………………………………………………………price

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HUNOOT

Multiple choice (tick the right answer)

1. Hunoot means :

i) To rub the 7 wajib parts of sajda

ii) To rub the forehead, chest and nose

iii) To rub the whole body

2. The order of rubbing is:

i) Toes first, then knees, palms & forehead

ii) Forehead first, then any order

iii) Forehead first, then wajib to do right side, then

left.

3. Hunoot can be done:

i) Before ghusl of mayyit

ii) In between kafan

iii) After salaa ‘alal mayyit

4. One must not do hunoot when a dead person is in:

i) Iddat (waiting period for a widow...)

ii) Ihram

iii) On a journey

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SALAA ‘ALAL MAYYIT

Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks (more words provided than

necessary)

Salaa ‘alal mayyit has ……………………….. takbirs and …………….duas. It has

………………. Rukus and …………………. Sajdahs. In Salaa ‘alal mayyit, Imam

is facing the ……………. And the …………… of the mayyit is in

the…………………………. of the Imam. Those who are ……………………..

and have ghusls to perform can also pray this salaa. The first zhikr

is………………………………….. and the second zhikr is ………………………….

5 10 3 4 2 0

0 Right Left Front Back Qibla

Feet Read Tahir Najis Salawaat Tawheed

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WHAT I FEEL ABOUT DEATH

Write briefly your feelings about death. Some people say they are scared of

death. Whereas, others say it is quite a relief to see a very sick person go.

They say at least they are in peace and are at rest.

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Teacher’s

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Let us learn aboutDeath and Beyond

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GHUSL

KAFAN

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