Brief History Of Prophet Isä Basic 2 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Narrate the history of Prophet Īsā’s miraculous birth and his mission
2. Examine the lessons contained in the history of Prophet Īsā as regards his not being the son of Allah and not being crucified
3. Apply these lessons to daily activities

Materials Needed

• Story book about Prophet Īsā
• Pictures showing miracles
• Simple medical kit (toy) for healing demonstration

Introduction

• Greet with “Assalamu Alaikum”
• Ask: “Who knows about a Prophet who could heal sick people?”
• Explain that today we learn about Prophet Īsā (Jesus)
• Tell pupils Muslims love and respect Prophet Īsā

Main Content

The Miraculous Birth of Prophet Īsā

His Mother Maryam:

• Maryam was a very good and pure woman
• She worshipped Allah in the temple
• She was chosen by Allah for something special
• Angel Jibreel came to her with Allah’s message

The Angel’s Message:

• Angel Jibreel told Maryam she would have a baby
• This baby would be a Prophet of Allah
• The baby would be born without a father
• This was Allah’s miracle and power

The Birth:

• Maryam gave birth to Īsā under a palm tree
• Baby Īsā spoke from his cradle
• He said: “I am a servant of Allah”
• People were amazed at this miracle

Prophet Īsā’s Mission

His Special Powers from Allah:

• He could heal blind people
• He could cure sick people who couldn’t walk
• He could bring dead people back to life
• He could make clay birds come alive
• All these were miracles from Allah

His Message:

• Worship only Allah, not statues or other things
• Be kind to your parents
• Help poor and needy people
• Follow the teachings Allah sent
• Prepare for the afterlife

His Followers:

• Some people believed in Īsā’s message
• They were called disciples or helpers
• They helped him spread Allah’s word
• They loved and supported Prophet Īsā

Important Islamic Beliefs About Prophet Īsā

Īsā is NOT the Son of Allah:

• Allah does not have children
• Allah is One and does not need a family
• Īsā is Allah’s servant and Prophet
• Allah created Īsā without a father to show His power
• Muslims believe this strongly

Īsā Was NOT Crucified:

• Some people wanted to hurt Prophet Īsā
• But Allah saved him and raised him to heaven
• Someone else was made to look like Īsā
• Īsā is alive in heaven with Allah
• He will return to Earth before the Day of Judgment

Lessons from Prophet Īsā’s Life

Lesson 1: Allah’s Power

• Allah can do anything He wants
• Creating Īsā without a father shows Allah’s power
• Miracles happen only by Allah’s permission
• Nothing is impossible for Allah

Lesson 2: Respect for All Prophets

• Muslims love and respect Prophet Īsā
• We don’t worship him, but we honor him
• All Prophets brought the same message: worship only Allah
• We should respect people of other religions who follow Prophets

Lesson 3: Helping Others

• Prophet Īsā healed sick people
• We should help people who are sick or in need
• Being kind to others is part of our faith
• Use any special skills Allah gives us to help people

Lesson 4: Standing for Truth

• Īsā told people the truth even when they didn’t like it
• We should always tell the truth
• Don’t change Allah’s message to please people
• Be brave when speaking about what is right

Activity Time

Activity 1: Miracle Discussion

Talk about Allah’s power through Īsā’s miracles.

Activity 2: Helping Others

Discuss ways pupils can help sick or needy people.

Activity 3: Truth vs. Lies

Practice choosing truth over lies.

Modern Applications

• Help classmates who are sick or sad
• Tell the truth even when it’s difficult
• Respect people of other religions
• Remember Allah can do anything
• Use our talents to help others
• Be kind to our mothers like Īsā was to Maryam

Differences with Other Beliefs

What Muslims Believe:

• Īsā is a great Prophet, not God’s son
• He was not crucified but raised to heaven
• He will return before the end of time
• We should not worship him but respect him

Summary

• Prophet Īsā was born miraculously to Maryam
• He performed many miracles by Allah’s permission
• He taught people to worship only Allah
• Muslims believe he is Allah’s Prophet, not His son
• He was not crucified but raised to heaven alive
• We learn to help others and stand for truth

Assessment

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Who was Prophet Īsā’s mother? a) Fatimah b) Maryam c) Khadijah
2. How was Prophet Īsā born? a) Normally with father and mother b) Miraculously without a father c) He was adopted
3. What do Muslims believe about Īsā? a) He is Allah’s son b) He is Allah’s Prophet c) He is Allah himself
4. What happened to Prophet Īsā according to Islam? a) He was crucified b) He was raised to heaven alive c) He died of old age
5. What miracles could Prophet Īsā perform? a) Only heal blind people b) Only bring dead to life c) Heal sick people and bring dead to life

Homework

• Practice helping someone who is sick or sad
• Tell your family what Muslims believe about Prophet Īsā
• Be kind to people of different religions

Answer Key

1. b) Maryam
2. b) Miraculously without a father
3. b) He is Allah’s Prophet
4. b) He was raised to heaven alive
5. c) Heal sick people and bring dead to life