Qur`an Appreciation Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

QA Starter Activity If the number of Madani surahs is 28, how many Makki surahs are there in the Qur’an? Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses QA Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses LO’s : To understand the difference between Makki and Madani verses. To be able to identify a Makki or Madani verse when reading the Qur’an . To understand why it is important to know the difference between Makki and Madani verses. Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

Is it a Makki or Madini verse? QA Is it a Makki or Madini verse? The Quran was revealed to the Prophet (as ) over 23 years, mainly in the Holy cities of Makka and Madina, however, it is the Prophet’s migration from Mecca to Medina which determines wheteher the verse is Makki/Madani. before after THE HIJRA MADANI MAKKI Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

QA Makki phase: Madani phase: lasted about 13 years THE HIJRA Makki phase: lasted about 13 years from the time of the first revelation until the entry of the Prophet (S) into Madina Approx. 2/3 of the Qur’an was revealed. Madani phase: lasted about 10 years from the time of the entry of the Prophet into Madina until his death in 11AH Approx. 1/3 of the Qur’an was revealed. Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

QA So what are the main differences between the characteristics of Makki and Madani verses? Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

QA Characteristics of a Makki verse: Lots of History Stories of the past prophets and nations Explain beliefs (Usul) Normally Short surahs (all of 30th Juz) ‘O people’ or ‘ O children of Adam’ Characteristics of Madani verses: Discuss the shortcomings in the religion practised by the Jews and Christians. Refer to the hypocrites in the muslim ranks. Explain actions (Furu) Longer Surahs ‘Oh you who believe’ Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

Why is it important to know if a verse is Makki or Madani? QA Why is it important to know if a verse is Makki or Madani? To understand the history of the progress of the Muslim community. To see the development of Islamic Sharia (law) To see how the Prophet (S) dealt with all different groups of non-Muslims such as polytheists, Christians and Jews. Helps us to understand the verse properly and benefit from its guidance if we know when the verse was revealed. Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

QA What is the diference between a Makki and Madani verse? PLENARY What is the diference between a Makki and Madani verse? How can you identify a Makki or Madani verse? Partner talk: Children to discuss answers in pairs Why is it important to know the difference? Lesson 2 - Sajdas in the Qur'an

QA Find and name 3 Madani and 3 Makki Surahs from the Holy Qur’an. ACTIVITY Find and name 3 Madani and 3 Makki Surahs from the Holy Qur’an. Say how you decided which they were. This could be completed for homework or classwork Lesson 3 – Makki and Madani verses

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