Research Assignment #2

Bismillah

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh alhamdulillah Yaa #Muslimaat may Allah preserve you and grant you steadfastness and success allahumma aameen

After completing assignment #1: Giving salaams, then we proceed with being good to our parents in shaa’Allaah

This assignment is not necessarily age specific as it applies to all Muslims in general.

📝  Assignment: Being Good to One’s Parents
Topic #2 – Akhlaaq Series 
Due Date: [Insert your preferred date] 
Format: Written report or illustrated poster (choose one)

📚 Objective
To explore the importance of honoring and being kind to one’s parents through Qur’aan, Sunnah, and real-life examples. Students will learn how this value strengthens their Eemaan and reflects good character.


🔍 Research Questions
Students should answer the following in their own words:

1. What does the Qur’aan say about being good to parents? 
   – Find at least one ayah and write it in English (Arabic optional). 
   – Example: Surah Al-Israa’ (17:23)

2. What did the Prophet ﷺ teach us about treating our parents? 
   – Find one authentic hadeeth and explain what it means.

3. Why is being good to parents important in Islam? 
   – Write 3 reasons based on what you learned.

4. How can you show kindness to your parents every day? 
   – List 5 actions you can do at home.

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🎨 Creative Option
Instead of a written report, students may create a poster that includes:
– A title: “Honoring My Parents”
– One Qur’aan ayah or hadeeth
– 3 illustrated examples of kind actions
– A short dua asking Allah to help them be righteous children

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✅ Rubric (Simplified for Students)
| Criteria                     | Excellent (3) | Good (2) | Needs Work (1) |
|—————————–|—————|———-|—————-|
| Qur’aan & Hadeeth included  | ✅            | ⚠️       | ❌             |
| Clear explanations          | ✅            | ⚠️       | ❌             |
| Personal examples/actions   | ✅            | ⚠️       | ❌             |
| Neatness & effort           | ✅            | ⚠️       | ❌             |

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🌸 Faith Reminder
> “And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, ‘My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.’” 
> — Surah Al-Israa’ (17:24)

Let your kindness to your parents be a daily act of worship, not just a school assignment 💛

Wa’alaykumus salaam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh