3. Language Focus.

Grammar in Context – verbs with infinitives.

What do the sentences in Set 1 have in common? What do the sentences in Set 2 have in common? What is the difference between the sentences in Set 1 and Set 2? Discuss your answers in groups.

Set 1

• However, the majority of the tribe preferred to worship idols

• Eventually, Abu Hurayrah went to join the Prophet (SAAS) and the Muslim community in Madinah.

Set 2

• He asked this person to write down every word spoken by Abu Hurayrah.

• He told them to go to the mosque to collect their share of the inheritance of the Messenger of Allah (SWT).

b) Analysis.

Match the beginning of each sentence on the left with the correct ending.

1. He continued... A. the Prophet (SAAS) to pray to Allah (SWT) to change her mind.

2. In desperation, he asked...

B. to convert her to Islam but always failed.

3. He sat with him and asked... C. to be known as Abu Hurayrah

4. Many times he tried... D. somebody to hide behind a

curtain.

Which sentences are like those in Set 1? Which are like Set 2?

c) Comparing Structures.

Find sentences in the text containing a form of each of the verbs below plus an infinitive.

1. continue

2. ask

3. tell

4. try

5. prefer

d) Rule Formation.

Help to write the grammatical rules by completing the sentences.

1. An infinitive is made up of the word……….. plus the simple form of a ………… .

2. Some verbs are followed immediately by an infinitive. Some examples of these verbs are: ……….., ……….., and ………… .

3. Some verbs, however, are followed by a ……….. or ……….. , and then an infinitive. Some examples of these verbs are: ……….. and ………… .

e) Grammar Cloze Task.

Fill the gaps in the passage below.

Abu Hurayrah was (1)…………. to memorize everything the Prophet (SAAS) told him. He decided (2) ………..memorize all the hadiths he heard from the Prophet (SAAS). He was determined to (3) ………… him on his journeys and expeditions. People were amazed to (4) ………… the hadiths — sayings of the Prophet (SAAS) — so well stated. They began to (5) ………… him when they needed guidance on how (6) ……….. behave in different situations. However, Marwan bin Al-Hakam was not so sure (7) ………….. Abu Hurayrah’s memory. He asked someone to (8) …………. behind a curtain (9) ………… to write down everything Abu Hurayrah (10) …………. . He described a (11) ……….. . One year later, Marwan asked him to (12) ……….. the same hadith to him. He told the hadith exactly as before.

5. Critical Thinking.

When Abu Hurayrah told the Muslim market traders to go to the mosque to collect their share of the inheritance of the Messenger of Allah (SWT), he was actually telling them that they were too engaged in their work, and were not remembering Allah (SWT). He did it in such a way, however, that the market traders would have to realise this for themselves. In this way, they would learn an important lesson and not forget it.

1. In groups, consider the following problem: A younger brother or sister is not serious about his/her studies. Не/She spends too much time with friends, watching TV and relaxing. You feel that unless he/she changes his/her habits, he/she will fail the important exams which are only six months away.

2. Remembering the way Abu Hurayrah taught the market traders to remember Allah (SWT). Think of a way to make your younger brother or sister change his/her bad habits.

3. One member of each group will report their method to the other groups. Be prepared to explain your method to others and ask other groups questions about their ways of solving the problem.

Unit 18 ZAYD bin THABIT (RAA).

3. Pre-Reading Tasks.

Before reading the text, look at the title of this unit and answer the questions.

1. You will read about a man who learned many languages to help the Prophet (SAAS). What do you know about this person? What people or events do you think of when you hear this person's name?

2. Work in groups. List your pieces of information about Zayd bin Thabit in order of importance.

3. Compare your list with other groups. How are they similar or different?

4. Agree on a list of information with the entire class.