Surah al-Maʿun: Part 1

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Explore how denying the Day of Judgement leads to cruel treatment of orphans through Surah al-Maʿun Part 1 with charity activities, din meanings, and social responsibility lessons.

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8+ yearsLessonsLevel 4Qur'an & Tadabbur

Description

Begin an important journey through Surah al-Maʿun with this thought-provoking lesson that examines the character of those who deny the Day of Judgement. Young learners will discover the connection between disbelief in the Hereafter and cruel treatment of society’s most vulnerable members whilst understanding the true meaning of din and the rewards of caring for orphans and the poor.

This crucial opening lesson reveals how denial of the Day of Judgement leads to heartless treatment of orphans and the poor whilst inspiring young Muslims to develop caring hearts through belief in accountability. Through understanding the two meanings of din and the special status of orphans in Islam, learners will be motivated to show kindness and generosity to those most in need.

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, learners will:

Describe how orphans should be treated
Identify the two meanings of din
Reflect on the reward of feeding the poor

Key Features

Critical thinking about how belief in the Hereafter affects our behaviour towards others
Vocabulary mastery learning the two meanings of din (requital and way of life)
Character analysis understanding why those who deny accountability become cruel and unkind
Crossword puzzle reinforcing key Arabic terms including yatim (orphan) and miskin (needy)
Creative poster design for a school fundraiser to help feed poor orphans
Hadith exploration discovering the special reward for caring for orphans in Paradise
Qur’anic connections linking verses about protecting orphans’ wealth and rights
Empathy building through understanding the vulnerability of those without fathers

Recommended for

Ages 8+ students beginning their Islamic education journey
Madrasahs and maktabs building strong Islamic foundations
Homeschooling families seeking structured Islamic curriculum
Islamic schools looking for easy-to-follow lessons
Parents wanting to wanting to nurture faith and character at home
Teachers searching for ready-to-use engaging resources

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