lesson 1 Subject islamiat Class 9
Duration 35 mins Week 11 Term first
Topic: Migration to Abysinia.
Learning outcomes (what would learning look like by
Learning objectives
the
end of the
Students will accurately describe the key events and figures of By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
the Hijra to Abyssinia
● Identify the key events and figures involved in
the first migration of Muslims to Abyssinia.
● Analyse the significance of migration to
Abyssinia
● Compose the answer of the 10 mark exam based
question.
Materials Needed:
● Projector for any visuals or slides
Bridge-In (5 minutes)
● Introduce the topic by asking students, “What challenges do people face when practicing their
beliefs? Briefly discuss the concept of persecution and how it can lead to migration, setting the
stage for the Hijra.
Pre-assessment (5 minutes)
● Activity: Quick brainstorming session: Ask students to name any historical migrations they
know. This primes their thinking for the lesson.
Participatory Learning (10 minutes)
➔ provide a prompt of the key events
Reciprocal technique:
Divide the students according to differentiated learning
Teacher will Be a moderator for AFLs
➔ Context: Explain the persecution faced by early Muslims in Makkah, referencing the Quran (Az-
Zumar 39:10) about patience and faith.
● Group 1: Average Describe the first group of 12 men and 4 women, including
Hazrat Uthman and his wife, who left for Abyssinia. Mention their brief return
upon hearing a rumor of improved conditions in Makkah.
● Group 2 average
Write how the situation worsened, leading to a second migration involving 83
men and 19 women, led by Jafar bin Abi Talib.Narrate the Quraish's efforts to
bring them back, sending Amr bin Al-As to persuade the Negus (king of
Abyssinia) to return the migrants.
● Group 3: strugglers
Share Jafar’s eloquent speech to Negus about the moral decline in Makkah and
the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
● Group 4: high achievers Highlight Negus's reaction to Jafar's words and his
decision to protect the Muslims, emphasizing his refusal to return them and his
declaration of peace.
● Group 5 Outcome: (high achievers) Conclude with the significance of this
migration, noting how it marked the first successful migration in Islamic history
and fostered a community in Abyssinia.
Post-assessment (8 mins)
● Circle time Activity: Ask students to share their findings orally. Mention the order of the events
on the board.
Summary (2 mins)
● Closure: Recap the importance of the Hijra, its role in establishing the Muslim community, and
the values of perseverance and faith. Encourage students to reflect on how these themes
resonate in contemporary contexts
Home Assignment: What was the significance of this migration for the early Muslim community? [4]
