Pre year 1 - Stories Life Skills

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Importance of Service Learning:

Service learning is like a powerful potion that combines education and community service. It means learning while making a positive impact on society. When we engage in service learning, we gain practical skills, empathy, and a deep understanding of our responsibilities as active and compassionate citizens.

Instructions for Engaging in Service Learning:

1. Identify Community Needs: Understand the needs of your community. It guides your service-learning initiatives.

2. Collaborate with Others: Work with peers, educators, and community members. Teamwork enhances the impact of your service.

3. Reflect on Experiences: After service activities, reflect on what you’ve learned. It deepens understanding and enhances future service efforts.

Al-Quran

See you, one who denies the Judgment (to come)?
Then such is the one who repulses the orphan,
And encourages not the feeding of the indigent.
So woe to the worshippers,
Who are neglectful of their Prayers,
Those who (want but) to be seen,
But refuse (to supply) (even) neighbourly needs. Al Maoon 1-7

HADITH

Whosoever believes in Allah and the last day should treat his neighbor kindly. Sahih Muslim

IQBAL

نرم دم گفتگو گرم دم جستجو
رزم ہو یا بزم ہو پاک دل و پاک باز

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 Life skill: Nurturing Relationship

Explanation of life skills

Nurturing relationships seeks to develop Empathy in all family members through mutual respect and communication. Learn to nurture yourself. You cannot nurture others if you are tired and resentful that they are getting all of the love and attention.

AL-QURAN

Surah Luqman (31:18:19)

“And do not turn your nose up to people, nor walk pridefully upon the earth. Surely Allah does not like whoever is arrogant, boastful. Be moderate in your pace. And lower your voice, for the ugliest of all voices is certainly the braying of donkeys.”

[Surah Al-Kahf, #18 Verse 46]

“Wealth and children are the adornments of the life of this world.”

HADITH 

Sahih Muslim

The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for his flock. The ruler is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. A man is the shepherd of his family and is responsible for his flock. A woman is the shepherd of her husband’s household and is responsible for her flock.”

IQBAL

غواص محبت کا اللہ نگہباں ہو

ہر قطرہ دريا ميں دريا کی ہے گہرائی

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Life skill: Conflict Resolution

Explanation of life skills

Conflict resolution is a way for two or more parties to find a peaceful solution to a disagreement among them. The disagreement may be personal, financial, political, or emotional.

Ten percent of conflict is due to differences in opinion, and 90 percent is due to delivery and tone of voice. Dialogue is the most effective way of resolving conflict.

AL Quran

AS Shura 42:43

“And if one observes patience and forgives, It is, of course, one of the courageous conducts.”

Hadith

The Prophet (PBUH) said: (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol.3, Hadith No.637)

“I guarantee a home in Paradise for a person who gives up arguments and disputes even if he is on the truth. And I (also) guarantee a home in the middle of Paradise for a person who gives up lying (false statements) even while joking and I (also) guarantee a home in the highest part of Paradise for a person who has a high standard of character”.

IQBAL

زمیں کیا آسماں بھی تیری کج بینی پہ روتا ہے
غضب ہے سطر قرآں کو چلیپا کر دیا تو نے

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Life skill: Community Services

Explanation of life skills

Service learning involves any helping activity. Service learning is a teaching and learning methodology that fosters civic responsibility and applies classroom learning through meaningful service to the community.

Connection to the community creates a responsive, safe and stable education and care environment, which, in turn, promotes children’s belonging and learning. Children’s understanding of themselves is developed through relationships and in the context of their families and communities.

What is the role of community in the development of a child?

The creation of a local community in early childhood becomes the supportive, positive, uplifting foundation of a child’s life. It helps them to learn about themselves. It helps them learn how to tackle challenges, build knowledge, and thrive.

AL – QURAN

Surat Ash-Shu`arā 26:109

And I do not ask you for it any payment. My payment is only from the Lord of the worlds.

HADITH

(Bukhari & Muslim)

“Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his neighbour, and anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should entertain his guest generously and anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk what is good or keep quiet.”

IQBAL

جوانوں کو مری آہ سحر دے

پھر ان شاہیں بچوں کو بال و پر دے

خدایا آرزو میری یہی ہے

مرا نور بصیرت عام کر دے

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Life skill: Empathy

Explanation of life skills

Empathy is about understanding another person’s point of view. Empathy is different from sympathy. Sympathy is someone is in pain, or someone has a strong feeling, and you try to connect with them. But Empathy is where you can step into their shoes, and you can feel as they feel. And so it’s stronger than just sympathy.

Al Quran

At-Taubah 9:128

There certainly has come to you a messenger from among yourselves. He is concerned by your suffering, anxious for your well-being, and gracious and merciful to the believers.

HADITH

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has always shown the greatest compassion.

See example:

“Awaking from a nap one afternoon, he found a small, sick cat fast asleep on the edge of his cloak. The Holly Prophet cut off his garment so that the cat could sleep undisturbed. Is that a man who would advocate the unnecessary slaughter of harmless beasts?” show sympathy to others, “The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught, “especially to those who are weaker than you?”

(Billzak Aladdin, The Story of Muhammad)

IQBAL

نہ رہ اپنوں سے بے پروا اسی میں خیر ہے تیری
اگر منظور ہے دنیا میں او بیگانہ خو رہنا

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Life skill: Personal Safety

Explanation of life skills

Personal safety, in simple terms, means the safety and security of an individual from physical or mental harm that may harm the individual.                               

AL QURAN

Surah Al-Isra: 70

“And indeed We have honoured the Children of Adam, and We have carried them on land and sea, and have provided them with lawful good things, and have preferred them to many of those whom We have created with a marked preferment.” 

HADITH

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said:

“Avoid the seven great sins.” His Companions asked: “What are they?” He (Peace be upon him) replied: “Joining others with Allah – in worship or other issues – , magic, killing a person, except by right and fair judgment, earning money by interest, misuse and benefiting from an orphan’s money, running away from the battle, and defamation of the faithful pure women, who did nothing wrong.”

IQBAL

نہ تو زمیں کے لیے ہے نہ آسماں کے لیے

جہاں ہے تیرے لیے تو نہیں جہاں کے لیے

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Life skill: Accepting Difference

Explanation of life skills

It means understanding how we are alike and different and treating everyone with respect and understanding regardless of the differences.

Accepting difference is when you recognize and respect people who are different from you but also embrace their differences and see what you can learn from them.

Accepting differences is good as it makes the world much more fascinating. Mixing with those that are different from us means we get a sense of connection with them. We learn more about the world and ourselves in the process, which helps us grow intellectually and spiritually.

AL QURAN

Al-Rum:22

And one of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and colours. Surely in this are signs for those of ˹sound˺ knowledge.

HADITH

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said in his last sermon,

“All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a White has no superiority over a Black nor a Black has any superiority over a White except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly.”

IQBAL

ہے دل کے لیے موت مشینوں کی حکومت
احساس مروت کو کچل دیتے ہیں آلات

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 Life skill: Problem-Solving

Explanation of life skills

Problem-solving skills help you determine why an issue is happening and how to resolve that issue.

Problem-solving is the act of defining problems and identifying and selecting alternatives for a solution.

AL Quran

Surah Al-INSHIRAH-94:5

“So verily with every difficulty, there is a relief.”

HADITH

So here is the problem-solving strategy derived from the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) we can follow:

1. Have a look at the problem logically without getting emotional
2. Consult others
3. Generate possible solutions
4. Choose the best solution
5. Stick to it
6. Implement it as soon as possible

IQBAL

ہاتھ ہے اللہ کا بندۂ مومن کا ہاتھ
غالب و کار آفریں کار کشا کارساز

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Life skill: Wise use of Resources

Explanation of life skills

The wise use of the earth’s resources by humanity is called the Conservation of natural resources. It is the proper management of a natural resource to prevent its exploitation, destruction, or degradation.

Have you ever heard of the phrase “wise use of resources?” In 4-H, it’s a life skill with many facets that can be developed. Youth who work on this skill practice using sound judgment are responsible, set priorities, and find ways to conserve resources. Resources can include:

Time, Money, Materials, Space, People, Natural Resources.

AL-Quran

AL WAQIAH, 56:63:64

The Quran states, “Have you ever considered the seed which you cast upon the soil? You through the seed in the ground. Nevertheless, after that, do you grow the seed, or do we do: “Is it you who caused it to grow? Or are we the cause of its growth?”

HADITH

(Al-Muslim, Book of Zakah, Vol 3)

In a Hadith, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“Spend according to your means; and do not hoard, for Allah will withhold from you.”

IQBAL

کافر ہے تو شمشیر پہ کرتا ہے بھروسا
مومن ہے تو بے تیغ بھی لڑتا ہے سپاہی

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Life skill: Managing Feelings

Explanation of life skills

Managing emotional reactions means choosing how and when to express the emotions we feel. People who do a good job of managing emotions know that it’s healthy to express their feelings.

AL-Quran

Surah -AL-SAJDAH (32:18)

“Then is one who was a believer like one who was defiantly disobedient? They are not equal”.

So the ability to manage emotions effectively is a key part of emotional intelligence. Regulating emotions, responding appropriately, and responding to the emotions of others are all important aspects of emotional management.

HADITH

The Prophet (PBUH) also advised us that performing ablution was an acceptable method of anger management. He (PBUH) said, 

“Anger comes from shaytan, Shaytan was created from fire, and the fire is extinguished only with water; so when any of you is angry, he should perform ablution”.

Besides, the Prophet Muhammad suggested that when angry, a believer could try other methods to rid himself of the influence of shaytan. He once advised a man who was angry and fighting to seek refuge in Allah from the influence of shaytan.

IQBAL

عمل سے زندگی بنتی ہے جنت بھی جہنم بھی
یہ خاکی اپنی فطرت میں نہ نوری ہے نہ ناری ہے

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 Life skill: Contribution to Group Effort

Explanation of life skills

A group of people willingly contribute their time, energy, and resources to collaborate to achieve a common goal, task, or project.

AL QURAN

Surah Al-Imran:103

And hold fast all together by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you) and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah’s favor on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love so that by His grace ye became brethren; and ye were on the brink of the pit of fire and He saved you from it. Thus doth Allah make his signs clear to you: that ye may be guided.

HADITH

Al-Bukhari  

“Faithful believers are to each other as the bricks of a wall, supporting and reinforcing each other. So saying, the Prophet Muhammad clasped his hands by interlocking his fingers.”

IQBAL

ہے یاد مجھے نکتۂ سلمان خوش آہنگ
دنیا نہیں مردان جفاکش کے لیے تنگ

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 Life skill: Cooperation

Explanation of life skills

The definition of cooperation is people working together to achieve results or people helping each other out to achieve a common goal. An example of cooperation is when one person hands you a brick, and you lay the brick.

Tips for Helping Your Children Cooperate

1. Take turns.  
2. Explain your reasons for limits and requests.  
3. Take time to problem-solve. 
4. Do chores together starting at an early age. 
5. Give specific praise for cooperative efforts. 
6. Offer suggestions, not commands.  
7. Give your child choices while maintaining the rules.

AL-QURAN

Surah al-Maida,5:2

“Cooperate in good deeds and abstain from evil.” 

HADITH 

(SAHIH MUSLIM)

On the authority of Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him),” Whoever relieves a believer’s distress of the distressful aspects of this world, Allah will rescue him from a difficulty of the difficulties of the Hereafter. Whoever alleviates [the situation of] one in dire straits who cannot repay his debt, Allah will alleviate his lot in both this world and in the Hereafter. Whoever conceals [the faults of] a Muslim, Allah will conceal [his faults] in this life and the Hereafter. Allah is helping the servant as long as the servant is helping his brother. Whoever follows a path to seek knowledge thereby, Allah will make easy doe him, due to it, a path to Paradise. No people gather together in a house of the houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying it among themselves, except that tranquility descended upon them, mercy covers them, the angels surround them and Allah makes mention of them to those in His presence. Whoever is slowed by his deeds will not be hastened forward by his lineage.”

IQBAL

ہے جزبہ باہمی سے قائم نظام سارے

پوشیدہ ہے یہ نکتہ تاروں کی زندگی میں

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Life skill: Goal Setting

Explanation of life skills

A goal is an objective or target someone is trying to teach or achieve. The goal is also the end point of the race or something a player is trying to put an object into as part of a game. A goal is an aim or objective you work toward with effort and determination.

Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.

Allah informs us that nothing He created is random. Everything from His creation is by design and measure. Accurate and precisely as.

AL QURAN

Surah Al Qamar:49

Allah planned. He, the highest, says;

“Indeed, everything that we have created is according to a measure.”

“Verily, all things have we created in (planned) proportion and measure.”

Allah also said in Surah Al Hadid: 22

“No misfortune can happen on earth or in your souls but is recorded in a plan before we bring it into existence.”

HADITH

[Sahih Muslim]

“Indeed Allah had recorded the measurements of all that he had created 50,000 years He created the Heavens and the earth.”

IQBAL

جوانوں کو سوز جگر بخش دے
مرا عشق میری نظر بخش دے