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Grade 6 History Book Madrasat Ahlul’Bait Islamic School Grade 6 History Cover Design by: Fatemah Farheen Mirza Shia-Muslim Association of Bay Area First Edition (Revision 2.0) First Printing May, 2005 Second Printing February, 2006 Compilers and Co-Authors: Urooj Kazmi, Chair, Syllabus Committee, Madrasat Ahlul’Bait, Shia-Muslim Association of Bay Area Editors: Sister Urooj Kazmi, Chair Syllabus Committee, Madrasat Ahlul’Bait, Shia-Muslim Association of Bay Area Copyright Free & Non-Profit Notice: Madrasat Ahlul’Bait curriculum material can be freely copied, duplicated, reproduced, quoted, distributed, printed, used in derivative works and saved on any media and platform for non-profit and educational purposes only. A fee no higher than the cost of copying may be charged for the material. Note from Madrasat Ahlul’Bait: The Publishers and the Authors have made every effort to present the Quranic verses, prophetic and masomeen traditions, their explanations and the material from the sources referenced in an accurate, complete and clear manner. We ask for forgiveness from Allah (SWT) and the readers if any mistakes have been overlooked during the review process. Contact Information: Any correspondence related to this publication and all notations of errors or omissions should be addressed to Syllabus Committee, Madrasat Ahlul’Bait, Shia-Muslim Association of Bay Area at [email protected]. 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FURTHER, READERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT BOOKS AND INTERNET WEBSITES LISTED IN THIS WORK MAY HAVE CHANGED OR DISAPPEARED BETWEEN WHEN THIS WORK WAS WRITTEN AND WHEN IT IS READ. SHIA ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY ORGANIZATION, PRODUCT OR VENDOR MENTIONED IN THIS BOOK. 2 Grade 6 History Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Preface................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 SECTION I: Islamic History .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Chapter 1: Important Events in Prophet Muhammad’s (s) Life Before Hijrah ............................................................ 8 1.1 The Pledges of 'Aqabah........................................................................................................................................ 9 1.2 Worksheet: The pledges of Aqabah .................................................................................................................. 11 Chapter 2: The Hijrah to Medina - Part 1................................................................................................................... 12 2.1 Worksheet: Hijrah to Medina part 1................................................................................................................... 15 Chapter 3: The Hijrah to Medina - Part 2................................................................................................................... 17 3.1 Worksheet: Hijrah to Medina part 2................................................................................................................... 21 Chapter 4: Timeline of Important Events in the Years After Hijrah (AH) .................................................................. 23 4.1 Timeline After Hijrah:........................................................................................................................................ 23 4.2 Important Events in the First Year AH .............................................................................................................. 25 4.2.1 Building of Masjid an-Nabawi ................................................................................................................. 25 4.3 Worksheet: Important Events in the First Year AH ........................................................................................... 27 Chapter 5: Important Events in the Second Year AH................................................................................................. 28 5.1 Marriage of Fatimah (a) and Ali (a) ................................................................................................................... 28 5.2 The Change of Qiblah ........................................................................................................................................ 28 5.3 Worksheet: Important Events in the 2nd Year AH.............................................................................................. 30 Chapter 6: Important Events in the 2nd Year AH Cont’d............................................................................................ 32 6.1 The Battle of Badr.............................................................................................................................................. 32 6.2 Worksheet: Important Events of 2nd Year AH (Battle of Badr) ......................................................................... 34 Chapter 7: Important Events in the Third Year AH ................................................................................................... 35 7.1 Birth of Imam Hassan (a)................................................................................................................................... 35 7.2 The Battle of Uhud............................................................................................................................................. 35 7.3 Worksheet: Important Events of the Third Year AH (Battle of Uhud) ....................................................... 38 Chapter 8: Important Events in the Fourth Year AH.................................................................................................. 39 8.1 Birth of Imam Hussein (a).................................................................................................................................. 39 8.2 Tragedy of Bi’r Ma’unah ................................................................................................................................... 39 8.3 Prohibition of Alcoholic Drinks......................................................................................................................... 40 8.4 Worksheet: Important Events in the 4th Year AH ............................................................................................. 42 Chapter 9: Important Events of the Fifth Year AH .................................................................................................... 44 9.1 Marriage of Zainab Bint-e-Jahash...................................................................................................................... 44 9.2 Who Was Zaid Bin Harith?................................................................................................................................ 44 9.3 Zaid Marries the Prophet’s (S) Cousin (Paternal Aunt’s Daughter)................................................................... 44 9.4 Zaid Separates from His Wife............................................................................................................................ 45 9.5 Marriage for Banning Another Wrong Custom.................................................................................................. 45 9.6 Worksheet: Important Events of the 5th AH (Marriage of Zainab Bint-e-Jahash)....................................... 47 Chapter 10: Important Events in the Fifth Year AH cont’d ......................................................................................... 50 10.1 Battle of Ahzab.............................................................................................................................................. 50 10.2 Worksheet: Important events in the 5th Year AH (Battle of Ahzab)....................................................... 52 Chapter 11: Important Events in the Sixth AH............................................................................................................. 55 11.1 Battle of Bani Mustaliq ................................................................................................................................. 55 11.2 The Pledge of Ridhwaan ..............................................................................................................................
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