Prophets and Caliphs · JHS2 Religious And Moral…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.4.1.1.2 - Outline the mission and exemplary lives of the Caliphs

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the meaning of “Caliph” in Islam as a successor to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Identify the four Rightly Guided Caliphs by name: Abu Bakr, Umar, Usman, and Ali.
State at least three contributions of the Caliphs to the growth of Islam.
Describe one exemplary quality of each of the four Caliphs using evidence from their lives.
Relate the qualities of the Caliphs to leadership situations in their own school or community.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Religious Leaders and Personalities (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Prophets and Caliphs (4.1)
Content standard: B8.4.1.1 - Identify and explain the moral lessons that can be learned from the exemplary lives of the prophets and caliphs
Indicator: B8.4.1.1.2 - Outline the mission and exemplary lives of the Caliphs
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 8 (Week 20 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Religious and Moral Education, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 40
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain the meaning of Caliph in Islam.
-Caliphs are the successors of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
2. Identify the Caliphs.
Caliphs - Abu Bakr Ibn Abi Quhaffah; Umar Ibn Khattab; Usman Ibn Affan; Ali Ibn Abi Talib.
3. State the contributions of the Caliphs.
Caliphs
a. Conquered Arabia and reaffirmed the Islamic faith after the death of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
b. Compiled the Qur'an into one volume
c. Organised public treasury and paid pensions to the companions of the prophet etc.