Behavioral Objectives:

• Students will understand the concept of Shirk.
• Students will identify acts that constitute Shirk.
• Students will recognize the importance of worshipping only Allah.

Individual Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Inquiry
• Reading comprehension
• Cultural awareness

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Islamic Religious Studies
• The Holy Quran
• Islamic Textbook Book 5
• Pictures or illustrations depicting acts of Shirk
• Worksheets for assessment

Content

Understanding Shirk (Associating partner with Allah)

1. Shirk (Associating partner with Allah):

Shirk means believing in or worshipping something or someone other than Allah.

• Example: Worshipping idols, animals, or people instead of Allah. ⚠️

2. Define Shirk:

Shirk is when someone believes in or worships something or someone alongside or instead of Allah.

• Example: If someone prays to a statue instead of Allah, that is Shirk. ⚠️

3. Acts that Amount to Shirk:

Several acts are considered Shirk in Islam:

• Seeking help from spirits, ghosts, or other supernatural beings.
• Making statues or pictures as an object of worship other than Allah.
• Praying to someone other than Allah.
• Believing that someone other than Allah has power over life and death.
• Associating partners with Allah in prayers, rituals, or sacrifices.

4. Why None Should be Worshipped Except Allah:

• Allah is the Creator of the universe and everything in it.
• Allah is the only one worthy of worship because He alone has power over all things.
• Worshipping anyone else is going against the fundamental belief in Islam.

5. What Should Be Done to Avoid Shirk:

• Example: Just like we obey our parents because they take care of us, we worship Allah because He is our Creator and takes care of us.

Further Group Discussion

What is Shirk?

• Shirk is when someone believes in or worships something or someone alongside or instead of Allah.

Can you give an example of Shirk?

• Yes, an example of Shirk is when someone prays to a statue instead of Allah.

Why is Shirk considered wrong in Islam?

• Shirk is considered wrong because it goes against the belief in the oneness of Allah, which is the central belief in Islam.

What are some acts that constitute Shirk?

• Some acts that constitute Shirk include worshipping idols, seeking help from supernatural beings, making vows to anyone other than Allah, and believing that someone other than Allah has power over life and death.

Can a Muslim commit Shirk by mistake?

• Yes, a Muslim can unintentionally commit Shirk if they engage in practices that associate partners with Allah without realizing it.

What is the punishment for Shirk in Islam?

• In Islam, Shirk is considered a major sin, and the punishment for it is severe. However, it is ultimately up to Allah to judge each individual.

Why should only Allah be worshipped?

• Only Allah should be worshipped because He is the Creator of the universe and the only one worthy of worship.

How can we avoid committing SHIRK?

• We can avoid committing Shirk by having a clear understanding of Islamic teachings, avoiding practices that associate partners with Allah, and devoting our lives to only Allah.

What does Islam teach about associating partners with Allah?

• Islam teaches that associating partners with Allah is the belief in the oneness of Allah and the rejection of any form of partnership with Him.

Is it important to learn about Shirk in Islam?

• Yes, it is important to learn about Shirk in Islam so that Muslims can understand the concept of monotheism and avoid committing this major sin.

Classwork:

1. Shirk is when someone believes in or worships something or someone alongside or instead of:

1. a) Prophet Muhammad b) Allah c) Angels d) Parents

2. An example of Shirk is when someone prays to a _____ instead of Allah.

1. a) Tree b) River c) Mountain d) Statue

3. Acts that amount to Shirk include seeking help from _____ beings.

1. a) Supernatural b) Human c) Animal d) Spiritual

4. In Islam, Shirk is considered wrong because it goes against the belief in the _____ of Allah.

1. a) Anger b) Greatness c) Oneness d) Forgiveness

5. None should be worshipped except Allah because He is the _____ of the universe.

1. a) Creator b) Ruler c) Destroyer d) Judge

6. Islam teaches _____ which is the belief in the oneness of Allah.

1. a) Polytheism b) Atheism c) Atheism d) Pantheism

7. The punishment for Shirk in Islam is considered _____.

1. a) Light b) Severe c) Non-existent d) Temporary

8. Muslims can avoid committing Shirk by having a clear understanding of _____ teachings.

1. a) Christian b) Buddhist c) Islamic d) Hindu

9. Shirk is considered a major _____ in Islam.

1. a) Blessing b) Sin c) Achievement d) Virtue

10. Islam emphasizes the importance of worshipping only _____.

1. a) Prophets b) Angels c) Allah d) Saints