Being Independent
Why is it important to be independent in Islam according to the text?
It is important to be independent in Islam because Allah (SWT) is pleased when we do our own jobs or duties without depending on others.
Why is it important to ask for help when needed according to the text?
It is important to ask for help when needed because sometimes certain tasks may require assistance or ideas.
What is the purpose of the reflection class activity suggested in the text?
The purpose of the class activity is to reflect on times when help was needed versus times when something could have been done independently.
Give an example from the text that illustrates the concept of independence in personal tasks.
An example from the text is switching on the light by oneself instead of asking someone else to do it.
Who are the suggested people to ask for help according to the text?
The suggested people to ask for help are parents, teachers, older siblings, grandparents, and uncles or aunts.
Choose from the examples provided in the text and explain if asking for help was necessary in each scenario.
Can choose from examples like Aliya asking her Mum to plait her hair, Ahmed needing a ride to school, Zaynab asking a teacher to open a juice bottle, etc., and discuss if asking for help was necessary.
How does the text suggest that independence is encouraged right from birth? What does a baby start to do when becomes a bit older?
The text mentions that even a baby, when unable to talk or move, expresses its needs independently by crying or screaming.
In what situation did Prophet Ibrahim (as) refuse help even when offered by angels, according to the text?
Prophet Ibrahim (as) refused help even when offered by angels when he was about to be thrown into a fire by King Namrud.
Which tasks can you do by yourself according to the text?
Students are asked to tick tasks they can do by themselves, such as pouring water from a jug, watering plants, loading dishes, sweeping the yard, and clearing their room.