The Smiling Prophet: Learning Kindness & Manners

Key Learning Outcomes:

• How to greet with As-Salaam-Alaykum.

• Sunnahs of eating and drinking.

• The importance of smiling as charity.

• Kindness towards parents and elders.

Module 1: The Sunnah of Smiles

• Why a smile is charity (Sadaqah).

• How the Prophet’s face looked when he met people.

• Activity: The "Smile Challenge" for one week.

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Module 2: The Magic Greeting: As-Salaam-Alaykum

1. The meaning of "Peace be upon you."

2. Who should say Salam first? (The young to the old, the walking to the sitting).

3. Shaking hands and making eye contact.

Module 3: Table Manners of the Beloved

1. Washing hands before and after eating.

2. Starting with "Bismillah" and eating with the right hand.

3. Never criticizing food and stopping before you are too full.

Module 4: Respecting Our Parents & Elders

1. How the Prophet treated his foster mother, Halimah.

2. Speaking softly to parents.

3. Standing up when elders enter the room.

Module 5: Speaking Like the Prophet

1. Speaking the truth (Siddiq).

2. Using good words and avoiding bad language.

3. The danger of backbiting (talking about others).

Module 6: Kindness to Animals & Plants

1. The story of the crying camel.

2. The story of the cat on the Prophet’s robe.

3. Why we shouldn’t waste water or break branches.

Module 7: The Sunnah of Sleeping & Waking

1. Dusting the bed and reciting the sleeping Dua.

2. Sleeping on the right side.

3. Waking up with gratitude (Alhamdulillah).

Module 8: Cleanliness is Half of Faith

1. Using the Miswak (toothbrushing).

2. Keeping our clothes and room tidy.

3. Perfume and looking presentable for Jummah.