this is twenty one century skill based lesson for UAE Social Studies Grade 7. Outline :The people of the Al Ghabra and Oman played a significant role in the expansion of Islam. Great leaders from the area such Muhallab Bin Abi Safra and Huthaifah bin Yamani Al Azdi played a significant role.

1. THE ROLE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE
EXPANSION OF THE ISLAM.

2. Q-Where was Amr bin Al
As sent to spread the word
of Islam?

3. Ans: AL GHABRA AND OMAN.

4. LO- TO LEARN ABOUT THE ROLE OF
THE PEOPLE OF THE AREA IN THE
EXPANSION OF ISLAM.

5. THE PEOPLE OF THIS REGION
ACCEPTED ISLAM WILLINGLY AND
FOLLOWED IT FAITHFULLY. THEY
EXTENDED THEIR FULL SUPPORT TO
THE CALIPHS AND TOOK PART IN
THE ISLAMIC CONQUEST. THEY
WERE PIONEERS AND THEY TOOK
PART IN SPREADING ISLAM IN IRAQ,
PERSIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES.

6. FILL IN THE MISSING WORDS
THE PEOPLE OF THIS REGION
ACCEPTED -------- WILLINGLY AND
FOLLOWED IT FAITHFULLY. THEY
EXTENDED THEIR FULL SUPPORT TO
THE ---------AND TOOK PART IN
THE -------- --------. THEY WERE
----------AND THEY TOOK PART IN
SPREADING ISLAM IN ------, ------
AND OTHER COUNTRIES.

7. The Two Powerful Empire Outside The
Arabian Peninsula:
• THE ROMAN EMPIRE (BYZANTINE EMPIRE)
•
• THE PERSIAN EMPIRE (SASSANID EMPIRE)

8. ROMAN EMPIRE
PERSIAN EMPIRE

10. R.A.K

12. KAWAN ISLAND PRESENTLY KNOWN AS QESHM ISLAND.

13. On the map provided mark Julphar and Kawan Islands.

14. Julphar or (R.A.K) was an Islamic Military
base from which the Muslim leader Othman
bin Abi-Al-Aas led his 3,000 soldiers who
were the inhabitants of the area: they
crossed the waters of the Arabian Gulf on
to Kawan Island (presently known as
Kasham Island) and laid a siege to it till it
surrendered.

15. -------- or (R.A.K) was an Islamic ---------
from which the Muslim leader -----------
led his ----------- soldiers who were the
--------------- of the area: they crossed
the waters of the Arabian Gulf on to ------
------------- (presently known as Kasham
Island) and laid a ----------- to it till it
surrendered.

16. During the Islamic Conquests, some
well-known military leaders rose from
the U.A.E. people.
* Al Muhallab bin Abi Safra &
* Huthaifa bin Al Yamani Al Adi

17. Twenty First Century Skill
- Persistence Curiosity Enthusiasm
Courage Leadership Creativity
Civic-Minded Resourcefulness Self-
Discipline Sense of Wonder Big
Picture Thinking Compassion
Reliability Motivation Humour
Empathy Sense of Beauty Humility
Resilience

18. Al-Muhallab ibn Abi Safra
Al Muhallab bin Abi Safra (Arabic: ‫أبو‬‫سعيد‬ , ‫ب‬ّ‫المهل‬‫بن‬‫أبي‬
‫صفرة‬‫األزدي‬ ), also known as Abu Said (c. 632, Oman/UAE –
February 702, Khorasan), was an Azdi Arab warrior and
general, originally from Dibba/Dabba on present-
day Oman-UAE border. He was an important participant
in the political developments of his time and the object
of many poets' praise.
He took part in thr Holy (jihad) against the Persians in
the battle of Qadissiyah under the leadership of Sa’ad
Bin Abi Waqas. (r.a.)

19. The Battle of Qadissiya
• Battle of Qadisiyah took place in Qadisiyah city
(Southeastern of Iraq ) in 636 AD In the era of caliph Omar
bin AL-Khattab, who sent the Muslim army and the
approximately 36,000 veterans, led by army chief Saad bin
Abi Waqas, this army faced Persian army numbering 180,000
veterans, led by Rustam, the bloody battle lasted three days
and ended with the a great decisive victory for Muslims who
opened Persia and spread the Islamic religion

20. The Battle of Qadissiya
• Battle of Qadisiyah took place in --------------- city
(Southeastern of Iraq ) in 636 AD In the era of caliph ------
----------------------, who sent the Muslim army and the
approximately ----------- veterans, led by army chief --------
-------------, this army faced ------------army numbering -----
------------- veterans, led by -------------, the bloody battle
lasted three days and ended with the a great decisive
victory for -------------who opened ------------- and spread
the ---------------religion.

21. Huthaifah bin Al – Yamani
He was an inhabitant of Dabba. The
Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) sent him a
message ordering him to collect Zakat
(alms) to distribute to the poor, and to
send the remaining amount to him at Al
Madina Al Munawara. When the Prophet
Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) died, Huthaifa fougth
against those who refrained from paying
Zakat during the reign of Abu Bakr (R.A).

22. Plenary:
HOT SEATING
Frame interesting questions on the topic –The
Role Of The People Of The Area in The
Expansion Of Islam.
I now call upon anyone of you to take the
‘hot-seat’ and answer questions in-role of a
warrior from this area that the class have
come up with.
This could be as an expert on the topic just
covered, or as an individual linked to the topic.

23. NAME THE FOLLOWING:
1.The Muslim Leader who led 3ooo soldiers and laid a siege to
the Kawan Island.
2.He showed signs of bravery since his childhood.
3.Holy War.
4.The great follower of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)
5.He fought against those who refrained from paying Zakah.

24. 1.The three Caliphs mentioned in this lesson.
2.The new name of Julphar.
3.The water body the muslims crossed to reach
the Kawan Island.
4.The present day areas which were together
called Khurasan.
5.The Persian Military general.

25. HOME WORK: (CHOOSE ANY ONE ACTIVITY)
WRITE A SCRIPT ON THE STORY OF AL MUHALLAB BIN ABI
SAFRA’S LAST ADVICE TO HIS SON.
THE RESEARCH PROJECT ON THE BATTLE OF QADISSIYAH.
WHEN, WHY, WHERE, BETWEEN WHOM WAS IT
FOUGHT,WHO WON IT, ETC.
LIST ALL THE PLACES MENTIONED IN THE LESSON AND
WRITE DOWN THEIR LOCATION, EXTENT BOUNARIES. STICK
PICTURES ABOUT THEM, WHAT ARE THEIR PRESENT NAMES,
HOW CAN YOU VISIT THEM.

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