Grade 7 islamic religious education Muamalat (Social Relationship) – Contemporary Issues Notes

1. Identify the rights of women in Islam for gender parity.
2. Describe the modes of transmission of HIV and AIDS and COVID‑19 to avoid transmission.
3. Illustrate safe behaviors while using the road for safe road use.
4. Explain possible remedies for the spread of HIV and AIDS and COVID‑19 for healthy living.
5. Honour the rights of women as a fulfilment of the teachings of the Prophet (S.A.W.).

1. Rights of women in Islam — gender parity 🤝

• Equality in human dignity: Islam teaches men and women are equal in worth before Allah. Both have rights and responsibilities.
• Right to education: The Prophet encouraged learning for all. Girls and boys should go to school — a right supported by the Kenyan Constitution and Islamic teaching.
• Right to protection and respect: Women must be treated with kindness, free from violence and abuse.
• Economic rights: Women may own property, work and keep their earnings; inheritance rules exist but should be taught with care and context.
• Decision and consent: Women have the right to be consulted and to give consent in family matters.

2. How HIV & AIDS and COVID‑19 spread (simple)

HIV & AIDS (basic facts):

• HIV is a virus that can be passed when infected body fluids (like blood or semen) enter another person’s body.
• Common ways: mother-to-child (during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding), sharing needles, and unprotected sexual contact.
• HIV is not spread by hugging, shaking hands, sharing food, playing or from school classmates.

COVID‑19 (basic facts):

• COVID‑19 spreads mainly through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, talks or sneezes; also via touching contaminated surfaces then touching the face.
• Prevention is possible with masks, hand washing, distancing and vaccination.

3. Safe road behaviour — stay safe on Kenyan roads 🚸

• Use pedestrian crossings and zebra crossings; look left, right, left before crossing.
• Walk on the pavement (sidewalk) or on the right side facing traffic if no pavement.
• Wear seatbelts in cars; children should sit in the back and in suitable car seats where available.
• Wear helmets when cycling or riding a motorcycle; use lights at night.
• Follow traffic signs and school road safety guides from local Kenyan authorities and school patrols.

4. Remedies and healthy living to reduce HIV & COVID‑19 spread

• Prevention: Avoid risky behaviours; for HIV this includes not sharing needles and practicing safe sexual behaviour. For COVID‑19, practice good hygiene, hand washing, mask-wearing when needed and keep distance in crowded places.
• Testing & treatment: Early testing helps. HIV treatment (ART) keeps people healthy and makes it unlikely they spread the virus. COVID‑19 care and vaccination reduce severe disease.
• Vaccination: COVID‑19 vaccines reduce infection and severity. Follow Kenyan Ministry of Health guidance for age-appropriate vaccines.
• Support and reduce stigma: Be kind and support people who are sick. Reject bullying or discrimination.

5. Honour the rights of women as taught by the Prophet (S.A.W.) 🌹

The Prophet (S.A.W.) taught kindness, mercy and justice toward women. Honouring women means:

• Speaking respectfully and protecting their dignity.
• Supporting girls’ education and equal opportunities.
• Standing against any form of mistreatment — in school, at home or in the community.

1. Starter (10 min): Quick class survey — "Name one right a girl has at school" (oral answers). Use this to open discussion on rights and the Kenyan Constitution supporting education.
2. Group activity (25–30 min): Role‑play & poster making
   • Divide class into 3 groups:
     1. Group A: Role‑play how to help a friend who tested HIV positive (focus on support and non‑stigma).
     2. Group B: Create a poster on safe road use showing 5 simple rules (use drawings/emojis).
     3. Group C: Short skit on respecting girls (school scenario — encourage equal participation).
   • Materials: paper, markers, crayons. Display posters around classroom.
3. Health talk (with invited nurse/teacher) — 20 min: A local health worker explains testing, treatment and how the school can get information on vaccines and clinics (invite school health team or community health volunteer).
4. Practical safety demo — 15 min: Demonstrate correct way to cross the road using a mock zebra crossing in the school courtyard; show helmet fitting for bikes.
5. Reflection and Quran/Prophet story — 10 min: Teacher tells a short story from the Prophet’s life that shows kindness to women (simple, positive examples), then students write one sentence: "One way I will respect women's rights is..."

Materials needed: flipchart, paper, pens, simple helmet (demo), school health contacts.

• Short quiz (5 questions) covering: one right of women, one way HIV spreads, one way to avoid COVID‑19, three road safety rules.
• Evaluate posters and role plays for understanding and respectful language.
• Collect the one‑sentence reflections to check attitudes toward women’s rights.

For support and more information, students and teachers can contact:

• School health teacher or school nurse
• Local health clinic or county health office — for testing, treatment and vaccinations
• Ministry of Health (County health campaigns and school programmes)