Grade 5

Book: I Love Islam

Chapter: Brotherhood In Islam

Vocabulary:
Ukhowwah - () : Brotherhood/Sisterhood in Islam.
Al-Muaakhah- (): The Brotherhood that was established by the
Prophet (S.A.W) between Al-Muhajireen and Al-Ansar.
Akh- ) ) : Brother.
Ikhwan- ( ) : Brothers
Ukht - ) ( : Sister.
Akhawat- ) (: Sisters.
Focus on the main Idea:
Islam is not only a religion but a way of life. Muslims share a special bond that
extends over family ties. Abu Bakr (R.A) displayed a great example of brotherhood
in Islam. One of the first things the Prophet (S.A.W) did in Madina after Al-Hijrah
was Al- Muaakhah. This is when Prophet (S.A.W) established a brotherhood between
Al-Muhajireen and Al-Ansar. This serves as an example of how important
brotherhood in Islam is.
Think critically:
Q-1: Why Brotherhood is a part of being a good Muslim?
Ans: A good Muslim always follows the teaching of the Prophet (S.A.W) and our
Prophet (S.A.W) ordered us to love, care and respects all Muslims and treats
with them like real brothers.
Study Questions:
Q-2: What does Muaakhah mean? Explain the Muaakhah that Prophet (S.A.W)
established?
Ans: Muaakhah is an Arabic word and it means brotherhood and sisterhood and
Muaakhah in Islam is that Rasollullah (S.A.W) established brotherhood between
Al-Muhajireen and Al-Ansar, soon after Al-Hijra.

Q-3: Research a story about how the Sahabah loved their brothers and sisters in
Islam. Write a paragraph about it.
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Ans: There are so many examples of Sahabahs love and sacrifice for their
brothers and sisters in Islam. Once in a battle a Muslim soldier was seriously
injured and crying for water. A Muslim came with water to him but before
drinking he heard a voice of another injured soldier who was also crying for
water .The former refused to drink and said to the man to give the water to
the later. In this way the later soldier gave the water before drinking to
another but the last soldier was martyred without taking the water. When the
man with water returns back to the other soldier every one martyred without
drinking water. It is a glorious example of Sahabahs love and sacrifice for
their Muslim brothers.
Q-4: What are the Arabic words for brother, brothers, sister, and sisters?
Ans:
English
Brother
Brothers
Sister
Sisters

Arabic

Q-5: How is it that sometimes brother and sisters in Islam can be superior to blood
brother and sisters?
Ans: Sometimes a brother and sister in Islam are much more religious and kinder
to us than our blood brother and sister. However we should also love our
siblings.

Exercise-1
For each incident describe below, write down what you would do and why?

1-You are eating a big meal and

someone beside you is hungry,
though you arent full yet.

Ans: I will invite them on meal; we should try to

be a good Muslim.

2-You are resting and watching T-V

when your little sister asks for
your help in her homework.

Ans: I will help her because Allah (S.W.T) and

Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) told us to help
the people whenever they need our help.

3-You see the new student at your

school all alone during recess
time.

Ans: I will give him/her company and make

friendship, because all the Muslims are
brother and sister of one another.

4-You are playing soccer and you

see a kid fall and get hurt.

Ans: I will try to take the kid to clinic with

the help of my friends. According to
Islam we must help others.

Exercise-2
Q-1: Write down in the box how the Prophet (S.A.W) created brotherhood between
Al-Ansar and Al-Muhajireen.

Ans:
Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) made almost every Muhajir a brother to an
Ansari.Al-Ansar took brotherhood very seriously. They invited
Muhajireen into their homes and shared their home, food and wealth
with them.

Q-2: Now write what you have learned about brotherhood in Islam, and how you
can use it in your life to become a better Muslim.

Ans:
Lesson we learned from brotherhood that all Muslims are brothers and
sisters one another. According to Hadith:The Muslim Ummah is like one
body. If the eye is in pain then the whole body is in pain and if the head is
in pain then the whole body is in pain. We should try to become a better
Muslim if we care about people, treat them kindly and greet them.

Hadith Shareef

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Ibn Omar (R.A) reported that Prophet (S.A.W) said: The Muslim is a
brother to a Muslim; He doesnt hurt him nor let others hurt
him. Whoever helped his brother when in need, Allah will help
him when he becomes in need. And whoever eased a difficulty
to a Muslim, Allah will ease his difficulties in the Day of
Judgment. And whoever protects the privacy of Muslim, Allah
will protect his privacy during the Day of Judgment.
(Reported in Bukhari & Muslim)

Arabic words and their meanings in English

English
Believer
Brother
He doesnt hurt him
Never let others hurt him
Need
Ease
Difficulty
Day of judgment
Protect the privacy

Arabic