SSC 1- Lesson No. 1 - Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) as an Educationist

Lesson No. 1 - Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) as an Educationist PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAWW) AS AN EDUCATIONIST It is an admitted fact that the first revelation of Allah Almighty received in the cave of Hira by the Holy Prophet (SAWW) was "Read in the name of thy Lord who created man from a clot of blood. Read! Thy Lord is most bounteous Who taught by pen." . This shows that Allah Almighty taught Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) the two steps for education. The first step is reading and the second is writing. But what to read is the question. The Holy Prophet (SAWW) said, "Learn the Holy Quran and teach it to the people." The Holy Prophet (SAWW) stressed upon the right kind of education. . He (SAWW) made education a religious obligation. It was made compulsory for every man and woman to learn from cradle to grave. He imposed a condition for the prisoners of the battle of Badr to teach the Muslims. He (SAWW) taught how to teach effectively. To attract the attention of the listeners, he (SAWW) himself addressed the people as, "O.ye people" and asked a question which made the people attentive. Similarly on another occasion he invited the followers and asked a question, "Oh, Ansar, didn't I find you away from the right path and then Allah blessed you through me? They replied, "Verily, the Prophet of Allah is the custodian of truth. Then he (SAWW) proceeded on and concluded with a question. "Won't you prefer that while the other' share should be camels and goats, yours should be the Prophet of Allah? How beautifully he urged them to follow him. . Another technique that he (SAWW) employed was the use of gesture explaining how Allah held heaven and earth in His grip. The Holy Prophet (SAWW) closed his fist and then opened it while his whole body swayed from one side to the other and the pulpit shook under him. In fact, it was when the Holy Prophet (SAWW) wanted to demonstrate the dreadful sight of the doomsday. . In his address of Hajja-tul-Wida the followers noticed how by degrees his speech gradually rose to climax. The pauses, rise and fall of his forceful voice, made his speech effective. He demonstrated the concept of closeness by lifting his middle finger and showing its closeness to the index finger. . He (SAWW) remained relevant and brief in his speech to save the listeners from any inconvenience. He (SAWW) had literary taste and had perfect command on the language. His talk with people was persuasive. He was a great educationist and got the followers realized. .. Words Meaning . Revelation A message of God to a prophet Stress To emphasize; to give importance to Cradle to grave From the time one is born to the last day he lives in this world Verily Truly, really Custodian Care taker; incharge Employ To use Climax The highest point . EXERCISES Q:1 Choose the correct answer. . i) The first revelation encourages us to (a) write (b) behave (c) read and (d) live . ii) How did the Holy Prophet (SAWW) attract the attention of listeners? (a) by speaking loudly (b) by starting with a question (c) by telling a story and (d) by addressing the people . iii) How did the Holy Prophet (SAWW) persuade his followers to follow him? (a) by promising them riches (b) by promising them paradise (c) by telling them that the Prophet (SAWW) would be their's and (d) by giving them camels and goats. . iv) Another technique used by the Holy Prophet (SAWW) was: (a) demonstration (b) writing down an idea (c) gesture and (d) climax . Q:2 Tick (-/) the statements either True or False. . i) The first revelation was: "read Thy Lord is most bounteous." T ii) A teaching technique was the use of the gesture. T iii) Demonstration was one of the techniques. T iv) Extinguishing a fire means putting it out. T v) The addresses of the Holy Prophet (SAWW) were usually short. T vi) Literary taste means having literary touch. T vii) Far away from the right path means not following the traffic rules. F . Q:3 Punctuate the following: Read in the name of thy lord who created man from a clot of blood read thy lord is most bounteous who taught by pen. Ans: Punctuated Passage. "Read in the name of the Lord, Who created man from a clot of blood Read! Thy Lord is most bounteous Who taught by pen." . Q:4 Tick (-/) the correct word and write the sentences in your note book. . i) He died of a serious ________ (disease, decease) ii) I will (not, naught)________ listen to you. iii) _______ on; Let's go (Cum, come) iv) She _________ (lets, let's) her child play in the park. v) East or West __________ (whom, home) is the best. vi) _______ him up. He seems depressed today. (Cheer, Chair) vii) A reminder was sent to the Ministry _________ vide letter number XYZ. (vide, wide) viii) The landlord purchased ________ more land to expand his farming business. (more land, land) ix) He has thick _______ (hair, hare) on his head. x) Some rulers have ________ reigned for as long as half a country. (reigned, rained) . Q:5 Answer the following questions: . i) What was the first revelation received in the cave of Hira by the Holy Prophet (SAWW)? Ans: It is an admitted fact that the first revelation of Allah Almighty received in the cave of Hira by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) was "Read in the name of the Lord who created. He created man from a clot of blood. Read! And they Lord is most bounteous Who taught by pen. . ii) What steps were taught for "education" to the Holy Prophet (SAWW) by the Almighty Allah? Ans: The Holy Prophet (SAWW) taught us two steps for education. The first step is reading and the second is writing. . iii) Which is the best book to read and teach? Ans: The Holy Quran is the best book to read and teach. . iv) What kind of condition was imposed on the prisoners of the battle of Badr? Ans: The condition imposed on the prisoners of the battle of Badr was to teach the Muslims. . v) Who is the custodian of truth mentioned in the lesson? Ans: The Holy Prophet (SAWW) is the custodian of truth. . vi) What question did the Holy Prophet (SAWW) ask before concluding his address to the people of Ansar? Ans: The Holy Prophet (SAWW) asked them, "Won't you prefer that while the others' share should be camels and goats, yours should be the Prophet of Allah? . vii) What kind of gestures had made his speech effective in his address of Hajja-tul-Wida? Ans: The pauses, rise and fall of his forceful voice, made his speech effective. He demonstrated the concept of closeness by lifting his middle finger and showing its closeness to the index finger. . Copy the BEST Traders and Make Money : http://bit.ly/fxzulu