Prescribed by National Curriculum and Text book Board as a Textbook (Bangla version) for Class Five from 2006,English versionof the book from academic year 2007. RELIGIOUS STUDIES: ISLAM Class Five Written by: Professor Muhammad Munsurur Rahman Professor Muhammad Tamijuddin Muhammad Nazrul Islam Khan Edited by: Professor A.N.M. Abdul Mannan Khan Tr anslated by: A.H.M Lutfor Rahman ShahanSharmin NATIONAL CURRICULUM & TEXTBOOK BOARD, DHAKA Published by National Curriculum and Textbook Board 69-70, Motijheel Commercial Area, Dhaka-1000. [All rights reserved by the publisher] First Print (Bangla version) : September 2005 First Print (English Version) : February 2007 Reprint (English Version) : April 2009 Computer Graphics Laser Scan Limited 15/2 Topkhana Road, BMA Bhaban. Cover & Illustrations: G.M.A Razzaque Picture Coloured by Ahmed Ullah Printing Supervision Shah Taslima Sultana Design National Curriculum and Textbook Board Website version developed by Mars Solutions Limited Preface For improving the existing quality of Primary Education in Bangladesh, National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) in collaboration with PEDP-2 initiated an extensive program for development of curriculum and teaching learning materials in 2002. In the light of this program the curriculum, textbooks and other teaching learning materials of Primary levels have been prepared, revised and evaluated. The textbook entitled, 'Religious Studies: Islam' has been prepared on the basis of attainable competencies for the students of Class Five. The subject matter of the textbook is derived from the basic issues of the religion familiar to the children through their family practices. This will facilitate our young learners to know how they can make best use of this religious knowledge & values in their day-to-day life. The contents of the book are analyzed and explained in such a manner with practical examples, illustrations and system of planned activities, that students are inspired to study the subject with a keen interest. This book is originally published in Bangla. From this year NCTB is publishing the English version of the textbook. English is the language of choice in today's globalized world. To facilitate the verbal and written communication skills of our future citizens and suitably prepare them for international competition, we decided to translate the original Bangla textbooks into English. It's pleasant to note that the number of English medium schools in Bangladesh is increasing very fast. In this context NCTB decided to publish all the textbooks of Primary level in English. This was a big endeavour for us. Despite our all efforts the first edition may not be totally error free. However, in the future editions we shall try to remove all errors and discrepancies. Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to those who have made their valuable contributions in writing, editing, evaluating and translating this book. I sincerely hope that the book will be useful to those for whom it has been prepared. Prof. Md. Mostafa Kamaluddin Chairman National Curriculum and Textbook Board Dhaka CONTENTS Lesson Page Lesson Page Chapter-1 1 - 37 to bad works Iman and Aqaid Honesty Identity of Allah Ta'ala Serving the parents Allah, the Rearer of the whole universe The Attributive Names of Allah Allah, the Forgiver Chapter-4 111 - 137 Allah, the Forbearer The teaching of the glorious Qur'an Allah, the All Hearer Tajbid Allah, the All seer Makhraj Allah, the Almighty Waqf Identity of the Prophets and Messengers Idgam and gunna Akhirat Surah Al-Feel Surah Al-Quraish Chapter-2 38 - 90 Surah Al-Ma'un Ibadat Surah Al-Kawshar Salat Surah Al-Kafirun Salatul Bitr Salatul Janajah Chapter-5 138 - 171 Adabul Masajid Life sketches Salatul Eid Hazrat Adam (As) Krubani Hazrat Nuh (As) Akika Hazrat Ibrahim (As) Sowm Hazrat Daud (As) Zakat Hazrat Isha (As) Hajj Hazrat Muhammad (Sm) Practical Du'as Cleanliness Hamd 172 Cpater-3 91 - 110 Akhlaq or Character Service and help to the creation Forgiveness Patriotism Co-operation to good works and protest Chapter-1 Iman and Aqaid Iman is an Arabic word. Its literal meaning is firm belief. In the Islamic term, Iman is to believe firmly, in heart, the existence and power of Allah, belief in the Day of Judgment and admit in words all the things that Muhammad (Sm) brought from Allah. Allah is One, Hazrat Muhammad (Sm) is Allah's final and the greatest Prophet. The firm belief in regard to the revealed books, angels, Akhirat (the day of judgment), the heaven (Jannat) and the hell (Jahannam) etc. is termed as Aqidah. Aqaid is the plural form of Aqidah. A true Muslim is he who expresses in words the things what he believes at heart and transforms it into action. A person's Iman and Aqidah must be clear to become a real Muslim. Iman is the first and pioneer of the five foundations of Islam. No person can become true Mu'min without having the pure Aqidah. So, we would build up our life with the firm determination to carry out all the aspects of Iman and Aqidah. Allah, the Exalted is our Creator. He is One and Unique. Only He is the Commanding Authority, Provider of all the amenities of life and the Saviour. He has sent, at intervals, many Messengers and Prophets in different ages to guide those who go astray. Hazrat Muhammad (Sm) is the last Messenger of 2 Religious Studies: Islam Allah. Allah has revealed the holy Quran for the formation of ideal life of the mankind. The angels are always ready to carry out the orders of Allah. Our good and bad happen at Allah's wish. One day we all have to die. After death, Allah shall bring us to life again. This is our life in the Akhirat. In the field of great congregation that is Hashar, account of our activities will be taken. After judgment heaven (Jannat) will be given as the reward of good deeds and the evildoers would be thrown into hell (Jahannam) as the punishment of their bad deeds. We would believe in Allah and His Rasul at heart. We shall build up our life in the light of the holy Quran. This is how, as believers, we all shall get the nearness of Allah. Identity Of Allah Ta'Ala Allah Ta'ala is the sole Owner of whatever there are before us and whatever we see around us. It is He and who has created all these things. There are so many other things what we cannot see. He has created all those things too. Before us, there are lots of beautiful houses and big buildings. There are the buildings of schools, colleges, madrasas and masjids. We see many fine metalled roads and beautiful bridges and culverts over the rivers and canals. In the rivers there are boats, motor launches, steamers and ferry boats. And in the streets there are Iman and Aqaid 3 various types of transports like buses, trucks, jeeps, taxies etc. These all have been manufactured by carpenters, masons, engineers and by a number of skilled labourers. In our houses, we have chairs, tables, beds, sofa-sets etc. Also there are cloth hangers and glittering wooden or steel wardrobes. Besides these, the electric fans, telephones, televisions, computers, refrigerators and electric bulbs of various colours are also there in our houses. But it is obvious that these have not been in existence by themselves. Carpenters make wooden chairs, tables, almiras and different types of furniture. The engineers, scientists and skilled labourers have manufactured all these electric appliances. Without being made by some one, none of these goods can be made automatically if the concerned technicians do not lent their hands in its production. Picture 1: Natural and man made things 4 Religious Studies: Islam We see many kinds of trees around us and the trees bear many tasty fruits and various kinds of fragrant flowers are seen in flower gardens. In the fields we see vast streches of green paddy fields, and beside these green fields big and small brooks and rivers are flowing. The canals and marshy lands are full of water with abundant fishes of various types and colours. All these are not created automatically. Allah has created these all. He has kept alive all these by rearing them. We see the vast blue sky over our head. In this sky there are moon, sun, innumerable stars, planets and satellites. Everyday the sun rises in the east. The day dawns. Again at the end of the day the sun sets in the west. Then night befalls and the moon rises in the sky. All these functions of the solar system do not happen automatically. The Almighty Allah has created these all. Picture 2: Natural sceneries and sceneries of crops fields Iman and Aqaid 5 How many different types of birds and animals we have in our houses such as the hens and cocks, dogs, cats, cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep etc. In the bushes and jungles there are jackals, weasels, tigers, bears, deer, monkeys and so many other animals of these types. These were not created automatically. Allah has created all these. The elevated sky, the vast earth, the sea, the ocean, the moon, the sun, the planets, satellites, the animals, when observed minutely, our mind instantly call out that none of these is created by itself. No man also can make them. The Almighty Allah the Great Scientist, and All powerful has created all these. Allah has many attributive names. Among these names His one name is Khaliq ( ) which means the Creator. The holy Quran says: "The sky and the earth and what is inbetween these, all are Allah's creations". (Surah As- sajdah, Verse - 4) Allah is the most Merciful and the most Kind. He is our Creator. He rears us by giving sustenance. He loves us all. He has given us life and we die at His Will. Allah is One and second to none. He has no partner or nobody is equal to Him. He is ever living and shall live forever. Those who believe in these fundamental aspects of Iman and Aqida admit this truth and work accordingly, are called Muslims. We belong to this community. Those who are Muslims, bear nice and pleasant character and behavior. They do not tell lies, hurt none, nor they steal or loot the belongings of others. They do 6 Religious Studies: Islam not indulge in any terrorism or hijacking. They respect the parents and the teachers. They follow the right path as directed by the Prophet (Sm). They pray to Allah alone. They seek help from Allah when they fall in trouble saying: "Iyyaka na'budu wa Iyyaka nastayeen." Meaning : "Only You we pray to and we seek help from you only". Now, let us go home with home work. Let us fill up the chart bellow with names of the six things that man can make and that man cannot make: SL No. Things that man can make Things that man cannot make 1 2 3 4 5 6