History Of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) From Birth To His Marriage Basic 2 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

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

1. Narrate the history of Prophet Muhammad from his birth to his childhood
2. Examine the lesson contained in his business, association with Khadijah and his marriage to her
3. Apply these lessons to daily activities

Materials Needed

• Pictures of Makkah and Ka’bah
• Story book about Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Simple trading items for business demonstration

Introduction

• Greet with “Assalamu Alaikum”
• Ask: “Who is the last Prophet of Allah?”
• Explain we will learn about Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) early life
• Tell pupils he is our beloved Prophet

Main Content

The Birth of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

When and Where:

• Born in Makkah in the year 570 CE
• Born on a Monday (12th Rabi’ al-Awwal)
• His father Abdullah died before he was born
• His mother was Aminah

Special Signs at Birth:

• Light filled the house when he was born
• His mother saw a light that reached far places
• He was born clean and pure
• Angels protected him from evil

Early Childhood

With His Mother Aminah:

• Aminah loved her baby very much
• She took good care of him
• When he was 6 years old, Aminah died
• This made little Muhammad (ﷺ) very sad

With His Grandfather Abdul-Muttalib:

• After his mother died, his grandfather took care of him
• Abdul-Muttalib loved him very much
• He would take Muhammad (ﷺ) to sit near the Ka’bah
• When Muhammad (ﷺ) was 8, his grandfather also died

With His Uncle Abu Talib:

• Abu Talib became his guardian
• Abu Talib was his father’s brother
• He treated Muhammad (ﷺ) like his own son
• Abu Talib protected him and cared for him
• They lived together happily

His Character as a Young Man

Known for Good Qualities:

• People called him “As-Sadiq” (The Truthful)
• They called him “Al-Amin” (The Trustworthy)
• He never told lies
• He always kept his promises
• He was kind to everyone

His Behavior:

• He helped poor people
• He was gentle with animals
• He never got into fights
• He always spoke politely
• Everyone respected him

His Business Life

Learning Trade:

• Abu Talib taught him how to do business
• He learned to buy and sell things honestly
• He traveled with trading caravans
• He was very honest in all his dealings
• People trusted him with their money and goods

His Reputation:

• Other traders respected him
• He never cheated anyone
• He always gave fair prices
• He was patient with customers
• He became known as the best trader in Makkah

Meeting Khadijah (RA)

Who Was Khadijah:

• Khadijah was a rich businesswoman
• She was honest and respected
• She owned trading caravans
• She needed someone trustworthy to manage her business
• She had heard about Muhammad’s (ﷺ) honesty

Working for Khadijah:

• Khadijah hired Muhammad (ﷺ) to manage her trade
• He took her goods to Syria and other places
• He made good profits for her business
• He was completely honest with her money
• Khadijah was very pleased with his work

The Marriage Proposal

Khadijah’s Decision:

• Khadijah saw Muhammad’s (ﷺ) good character
• She liked his honesty and kindness
• She decided she wanted to marry him
• She asked her friend to suggest the marriage
• Muhammad (ﷺ) agreed happily

The Marriage:

• Muhammad (ﷺ) was 25 years old
• Khadijah was 40 years old
• They had a beautiful wedding
• They were very happy together
• Khadijah became his first wife and best supporter

Lessons from This Period

Lesson 1: Dealing with Sadness

• Muhammad (ﷺ) lost his parents but didn’t become bitter
• He accepted Allah’s will with patience
• We should be patient when sad things happen
• Family members should help orphans

Lesson 2: Good Character

• Being honest makes people trust you
• Good behavior brings respect
• Always tell the truth in business and life
• Treat everyone with kindness

Lesson 3: Hard Work

• Muhammad (ﷺ) worked hard to earn money
• He learned skills that helped him
• Hard work brings success
• We should learn useful skills

Lesson 4: Honesty in Business

• Never cheat in buying or selling
• Give fair prices to customers
• Keep money and goods safe for others
• Good business builds trust

Lesson 5: Good Marriage

• Choose partners with good character
• Age difference doesn’t matter if both are good
• Support each other in good work
• Respect your spouse

Activity Time

Activity 1: Character Building

Discuss ways to be honest like Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Activity 2: Business Role Play

Practice buying and selling fairly.

Activity 3: Helping Orphans

Talk about helping children without parents.

Modern Applications

• Always tell the truth at school and home
• Help classmates who don’t have parents
• Work hard in your studies
• Be honest when buying or selling things
• Respect your family members
• Choose good friends with good character

Summary

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was born in Makkah and lost his parents early
• His uncle Abu Talib raised him with love
• He became known for honesty and trustworthiness
• He worked hard in business and was completely honest
• Khadijah hired him and later married him
• We learn about patience, honesty, hard work, and good character

Assessment

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. What were Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) called because of his good character? a) The Strong and The Brave b) As-Sadiq and Al-Amin c) The Rich and The Famous
2. Who took care of Muhammad (ﷺ) after his grandfather died? a) Abu Talib b) Abu Lahab c) Abu Bakr
3. What was Khadijah’s job? a) Teacher b) Businesswoman c) Doctor
4. How old was Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when he married Khadijah? a) 20 years old b) 25 years old c) 30 years old
5. Why did people trust Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in business? a) He was very rich b) He was honest and fair c) He was very tall

Homework

• Practice being honest in all your dealings
• Help any classmate who needs support
• Ask your parents about good business practices

Answer Key

1. b) As-Sadiq and Al-Amin
2. a) Abu Talib
3. b) Businesswoman
4. b) 25 years old
5. b) He was honest and fair