Duties Towards Parents and Teachers Basic 3 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

What We Will Learn Today

• Why we should respect and obey our parents
• Why we should respect and obey our teachers
• What Islam teaches about honoring parents and teachers
• How to show good behavior to them

Why Parents and Teachers Are Special

Our Parents:

• They gave us life and take care of us
• They feed, clothe, and protect us
• They love us more than anyone else
• They work hard to give us what we need
• They worry about us when we’re sick or sad

Our Teachers:

• They teach us important things
• They help us learn and grow
• They spend time helping us understand
• They prepare us for the future
• They care about our success

Both Are Special Because:

• They sacrifice for us (give up things for our good)
• They guide us to become better people
• Allah has given them special positions in our lives

What Islam Says

About Parents:

• Allah says in the Qur’ān: “Be kind to your parents”
• Paradise is under your mother’s feet (Hadith)
• Obeying parents is next to worshipping Allah
• Making parents happy makes Allah happy
• Hurting parents is a big sin

About Teachers:

• Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: “Respect those who teach you”
• Teachers are like second parents
• We should honor them like we honor parents
• Learning is worship when we respect our teachers

The Connection:

• Both parents and teachers raise us – parents raise our bodies, teachers raise our minds
• Both deserve our love, respect, and obedience

Our Duties to Parents

Daily Duties:

• Obey them when they ask you to do something good
• Speak kindly – never shout or be rude
• Help with house work when you can
• Listen when they talk to you
• Say thank you for what they do

Special Ways to Show Love:

• Kiss them and say “I love you”
• Bring them water or food when they’re tired
• Make du’a for them every day
• Study hard to make them proud
• Take care of them when they’re old or sick

What NOT to Do:

• Never say “Uff!” (showing annoyance)
• Don’t argue or fight with them
• Don’t lie to them
• Don’t ignore them when they call you
• Don’t waste the money they give you

Our Duties to Teachers

In the Classroom:

• Listen carefully when they teach
• Raise your hand to ask questions politely
• Do your homework on time
• Keep quiet when they’re talking
• Follow classroom rules

Showing Respect:

• Stand up when the teacher enters (if it’s the custom)
• Greet them politely: “Good morning, teacher”
• Say thank you when they help you
• Speak respectfully – use “please” and “excuse me”
• Help clean the classroom

Being a Good Student:

• Come to school on time
• Bring all your books and materials
• Try your best in all subjects
• Be honest about your work
• Encourage other students to respect the teacher too

How They Are Similar

Both Parents and Teachers:

• Teach us important things
• Correct us when we make mistakes
• Want the best for our future
• Deserve our respect and gratitude
• Should be obeyed in good things

Our Response Should Be:

• Gratitude for everything they do
• Obedience to their good instructions
• Kindness in how we treat them
• Prayers for their health and happiness

What We Learned

• Parents and teachers are special people who sacrifice for our good
• Islam teaches us to respect, obey, and be kind to both
• We should obey parents and teachers in good things
• Showing love and gratitude to them makes Allah happy
• Good children honor both their parents and teachers

EXERCISES

1. Fill in the blanks:

1. Paradise is under your __________’s feet.
2. We should __________ our parents and teachers.
3. Never say “__________!” to your parents.
4. Teachers are like __________ parents.

1. True or False:

1. We should only obey parents, not teachers. ( )
2. Making parents happy makes Allah happy. ( )
3. It’s okay to argue with parents sometimes. ( )
4. Teachers deserve our respect and gratitude. ( )

1. Circle the good behaviors:

Helping at home Shouting at parents Listening to teachers Ignoring homework
Saying thank you Being rude Doing chores Fighting with parents

1. Match the duty with the person:

1. Kiss and say “I love you” → Teacher
2. Raise hand to ask questions → Parents
3. Help with housework → Teacher
4. Greet politely in class → Parents

1. Answer these questions:

1. Why are parents special to us?
2. How can you show respect to your teacher?
3. What should you NOT say to your parents?
4. How can you make your parents proud?

1. What would you do?

1. Your mother asks you to help with dishes: ________________
2. Your teacher is explaining a lesson: ________________
3. Your father comes home tired from work: ________________
4. You don’t understand what the teacher said: ________________

1. Make a Promise: Write one thing you will do this week to be better to:

1. Your parents: ________________________________
2. Your teacher: ________________________________

Golden Rule: Treat your parents and teachers the way you want to be treated – with love, respect, and kindness!