Grade 4 islamic religious education AKHLAQ (MORAL TEACHINGS) – Prohibitions in Islam Notes

1. Describe effects of drug abuse on healthy living.
2. Examine why Islam prohibits drugs to foster good character.
3. Explain remedies for drug abuse for a healthy, moral society.
4. Choose to abstain from drugs to earn Allah’s pleasure.
5. Acknowledge why banning drugs helps national growth and development.

What does "Prohibitions in Islam" mean?

In Islam, things that harm people are called haram (forbidden). This includes using alcohol and drugs that make a person lose their mind or harm their body. Allah wants us to protect our health, mind and good behavior.

Effects of Drug Abuse (Easy to understand)

• Body harm: weak heart, sickness, weight loss or feeling tired all the time. 💔
• Mind problems: confusion, sadness, bad thoughts, trouble learning at school. 🧠
• Bad behavior: lying, stealing, fighting, or breaking family rules. 🚫
• School and future: miss classes, lose chance to get a job, harm the family's income. 🎒📉
• Law and safety: drugs are illegal in Kenya; using them can cause trouble with police. ⚖️

Why does Islam forbid drugs? (Simple reasons)

1. Protects the body: our body is an amanah (trust) from Allah — we must care for it.
2. Protects the mind: drugs make it hard to remember, learn and do good deeds.
3. Builds good character: Islam teaches self-control, honesty and kindness — drugs harm these. 🌱
4. Protects family and community: when people avoid drugs, families stay strong and communities grow. 👪🇰🇪

Remedies and Help (How to stay safe and help others)

If someone is using drugs or offered them, these steps help:

• Say "No" firmly and walk away. Use short refusal: "No, thank you." ✋
• Tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, imam, or elder) right away. 👩‍🏫👨‍👩‍👧
• Seek medical or counselling help — Kenya has health centers and community programs (e.g., school counsellors, community clinics). 🏥
• Make good friends who pray, study and play sports. Keep busy with useful activities like school, sports, and mosque. ⚽📚
• Use religious practices: pray, read Quran, and ask Allah for strength to stay away. 🤲

Abstain to Please Allah & Help the Nation

Choosing not to use drugs is pleasing to Allah because we protect the body and mind. When many people stay healthy and honest, Kenya grows stronger — more children go to school, adults work well, and communities are peaceful. 🇰🇪

Suggested Learning Activities (for class & home)

1. Poster making: Draw a poster with the message "Say No to Drugs" and show how drugs harm the body. Use bright colours. 🖍️
2. Role-play: In pairs, practice refusing offers of drugs and telling a trusted adult. One child plays peer pressure, the other practices saying no. 🎭
3. Write a short pledge: "I will protect my body and say no to drugs." Let pupils sign and display in class. ✍️
4. Invite a school counsellor or community health worker to talk (or watch a safe video) about staying healthy. 🗣️
5. Group talk: Discuss how staying drug-free helps families and Kenya (jobs, schools, safety). 🇰🇪

Quick Questions (for learners)

1. Name two bad effects of drugs on the body or mind.
2. Give one reason why Islam tells us to avoid drugs.
3. What should you do if a friend offers you drugs?
4. How does staying drug-free help Kenya grow?

Class Pledge (copy & sign):