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The Qiblah
Discover the importance of facing the qiblah with this engaging lesson featuring the amazing story of Masjid Qiblatayn, Qur’anic guidance on the qiblah change, and practical methods for finding direction.
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Help young learners understand the importance of facing the qiblah with this engaging lesson. They explore how the Kaʿbah unites Muslims worldwide and discover the historical moment when Allah changed the qiblah from al-Masjid al-Aqsa to the Kaʿbah, understanding that we must face the qiblah for our salah to be valid.
Through the amazing story of Masjid Qiblatayn and interactive activities, learners discover that while we turn our bodies towards the Kaʿbah, we should turn our hearts towards the Lord of the Kaʿbah, Allah. The lesson includes practical guidance on finding the qiblah direction using compasses, maps, or the mihrab, helping children understand the 45-degree rule for valid salah.
This thoughtfully designed lesson helps young learners understand that facing the qiblah unites Muslims worldwide in a single direction. Through reflection and practical activities, learners discover how to find the qiblah in different situations, understanding that while physical alignment matters for valid salah, the true essence is turning the heart towards Allah alone.
- Define the qiblah
- Explain how to find the direction of the qiblah
- Demonstrate the angle within which my salah will be valid
- Draw lines from children’s locations across the world (China, England, Sierra Leone, Palestine, Indonesia, Russia) to the Kaʿbah
- Use compass and map to fill in a table showing the qiblah direction from different countries
- Act out pictures and circle images where children need to restart their salah
- Learn about the fascinating history of Masjid Qiblatayn, the masjid of two qiblahs
- 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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