Sirah & StoriesLessonLevel 1Ages 5+
The Prophet ﷺ Travels to the Heavens
Help young learners discover the miraculous journey of al-Isra wal-Miʿraj with this captivating Sirah lesson featuring the Buraq, seven heavens, and the gift of salah through mapping and sequencing activities.
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Learners will:
- Understandthe journey of al-Isra (from Makkah to al-Masjid al-Aqsa).
- Learnabout al-Miʿraj (the ascension through the seven heavens).
- Recognisewhy al-Masjid al-Aqsa is special in Islam.
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The Prophet ﷺ Travels to the Heavens is a free Level 1 Sirah & Stories lesson for ages 5+. Learners will understand the journey of al-Isra (from Makkah to al-Masjid al-Aqsa). Free to download, no account needed.
- Tracing exercise: Trace key words and fill in gaps about the Buraq being smaller than a mule but bigger than a donkey.
- Journey mapping: Use a word bank (Makkah, al-Masjid al-Aqsa, Heavens) to label the Prophet's ﷺ miraculous journey on an illustrated map.
- Sentence sequencing: Number words in correct order to make sentences about the journey, then colour accompanying pictures.
- Reflection writing: Based on the story, write one reason why al-Masjid al-Aqsa is very special to Muslims.
- Type
- Lesson
- Age
- 5+ years
- Level
- Level 1
- Subject
- Sirah & Stories
- Format
- Digital copy, print at home
- Language
- English
- ages 5+
- Al Aqsa Week
- al-Isra wal-Miʿraj
- al-Masjid al-Aqsa
- Angel Jibril
- Aqsa Education
- Buraq
- five daily salah
- gift of salah
- Homeschool
- Islamic History
- Islamic lessons
- Islamic Stories
- Islamic studies
- Jerusalem
- Kids Islamic Learning
- Level 1
- Madrasah
- Makkah
- Masjid Al Aqsa
- miracle
- Muslim Heritage
- Night Journey
- Palestine
- Palestine Awareness
- Prophets
- seven heavens
- Sirah
- Ummah Awareness
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