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Let’s take you on a journey to Masjid Al Nabawi.  Although this was done during the Hajj simulation season, it is a great project idea to get done in the month of Rabbi ul Awwal as we remember the life and teachings of Muhammad (SAW) in the Islamic classroom. Sr Zahra Biler (4th Grade teacher at Hamza Academy, NY) tells me about her class’ wonderful presentation on Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Mosque. Students were excited to exhibit their first presentation of Masjid Al Nabawi.

This masjid was built originally by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in Madinah, and was his final resting place. Students were very careful to get the details as accurate as possible. The best feature of the simulated mosque was the “door” (which is one of the many doors) was actually covered with gold paper to mimic the solid gold doors that stand there today. The kids also meticulously included details on the door like the Prophet’s (SWS) name which in real life adorns the handles of these 2.5 ton doors. The inside of the masjid was decorated with Islamic Art and Arabic calligraphy and paintings of Allah’s names and His Beloved Messenger RasoolAllah (SWS). The children also decorated the floors lining up the entire basement with colorful prayer rugs.

The main idea was to allow the children to experience what it might feel like to visit this grand place.  Out of respect, we understand their simulation was nothing compared to the original.
At the beginning of the program, the children’s faces lit up in amazement as they opened those magnificent doors for the first time. The doors were purposely designed to be large in size to give a similar effect.  Inside the students were welcomed with dates and sweets well known to the Muslim world-Ashoora.
Each 4th grade student presented different architectural pieces of the mosque and it’s historical significance. Such as the green dome that signifies where the Prophet Muhammad (sws) is buried, and the striking Khutba podium which was actually donated by the Sultan during the Turkish Ottoman Empire. The  students made note that most of the mosque’s architectural design and additions were donated by wealthy countries that sent them as a gifts to honor their great Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In the end the excited kids were able to pick dates from the ‘date palm tree’ cleverly made by the  students using a large Crayola money bank. It was wrapped with brown tape, topped with green paper leaves, and wire hung dates.

Parents and friends enjoyed the program, and they all made dua together. Most probably walked away hoping that they will be the next guests to the real Prophet’s Mosque.