Teaching Methodologies Used by Prophet Muhummad
Effective Teaching Methods Used by Our
Prophet Mohammad S.A.W Our Prophet Mohammad S.A.W used several ways of teaching, which we must follow to become a highly effective teacher. Few of the methods are discussed below:
Method of questioning and dialogue
To gain the attention and test the knowledge of the people and to kindle their curiosity, the Prophet used to pose them with questions and answer it later. Ibn Omer reported that once Prophet asked his companions the name of a tree which never withers its leaves and which could be compared to a faithful believer. Ibn Omer was about to answer that it was date palm but kept quiet, as he felt shy as he was the youngest person in the crowd. The people asked the Prophet to name the tree to which he replied, it was the date palm. (Bukhari, 1971, Vol.3, Hadith 411, p.224)
Method of Speaking
His address after the dramatic victory over Makkah without shedding blood is poised with broad mindedness and a sense of forgiveness. He thanked God for the victory and warned the people saying, “Beware that all matters of pride, whether blood money or wealth, are under these feet of mine except the service of the Holy Sanctuary or provision of water to the pilgrims. O tribe of the Qurayish, verily God has taken away from you, the arrogance of the period of ignorance and the pride of lineage. Man derives his origin from Adam and Adam was created out of clay.”
Method of observation and correction
The Prophet used to pay attention to the actions of people around him so that he could teach them.
A man entered the mosque and prayed, while the Prophet was observing him. When he finished he turned and greeted the Prophet and the Prophet told him to go and pray again as he did not pray correctly. When this happened for the second time the man asked the Prophet to teach him the correct way of praying which the Prophet did in detail. (Bukhari, 1971, Hadith No 1.759, p. 421)
Method of practical
Prophet Mohammad S.A.W Our Prophet Mohammad S.A.W used several ways of teaching, which we must follow to become a highly effective teacher. Few of the methods are discussed below:
Method of questioning and dialogue
To gain the attention and test the knowledge of the people and to kindle their curiosity, the Prophet used to pose them with questions and answer it later. Ibn Omer reported that once Prophet asked his companions the name of a tree which never withers its leaves and which could be compared to a faithful believer. Ibn Omer was about to answer that it was date palm but kept quiet, as he felt shy as he was the youngest person in the crowd. The people asked the Prophet to name the tree to which he replied, it was the date palm. (Bukhari, 1971, Vol.3, Hadith 411, p.224)
Method of Speaking
His address after the dramatic victory over Makkah without shedding blood is poised with broad mindedness and a sense of forgiveness. He thanked God for the victory and warned the people saying, “Beware that all matters of pride, whether blood money or wealth, are under these feet of mine except the service of the Holy Sanctuary or provision of water to the pilgrims. O tribe of the Qurayish, verily God has taken away from you, the arrogance of the period of ignorance and the pride of lineage. Man derives his origin from Adam and Adam was created out of clay.”
Method of observation and correction
The Prophet used to pay attention to the actions of people around him so that he could teach them.
A man entered the mosque and prayed, while the Prophet was observing him. When he finished he turned and greeted the Prophet and the Prophet told him to go and pray again as he did not pray correctly. When this happened for the second time the man asked the Prophet to teach him the correct way of praying which the Prophet did in detail. (Bukhari, 1971, Hadith No 1.759, p. 421)
Method of practical