Playlet

Annual Cultural Competition (ACC)-2024 Playlet for C3G No good comes from stealing Characters: 1. Anika – A student who is tempted to steal. (Arsheen) 2. Tanisha – Anika’s honest friend who encourages her to do the right thing. (Zainab) 3. Amina – A classmate who is hardworking and careful with her belongings. (Subaiya) 4. Ustazah – The teacher who imparts wisdom to the students. (Ashfiya) 5. Sarah- A student who will recite verse from Surah Maida. (Sarah) 6. The narrator (Fabiha) 7. Ayesha- Moral of the story (Ayesha) 8. All Students (Last part) Setting: A classroom where students are working on their assignments. Amina has a beautiful new pencil case filled with various stationery items on her desk. Scene 1: The Temptation (Anika sits at her desk, glancing enviously at Amina’s pencil case.) Anika: (Whispering to Tanisha) Amina’s pencil case is so nice! I wish I had one like that. Tanisha: (Concerned) Anika, you shouldn’t think like that. You should save up to buy your own. Anika: (Sighing) But it’s so tempting! What if I just borrow one of her pencils without asking? Tanisha: (Firmly) No, Anika! That’s stealing! You should never take something that doesn’t belong to you. Scene 2: The Act of Stealing (Anika looks around the classroom to make sure no one is watching. She reaches over and takes a pencil from Amina’s pencil case, quickly hiding it in her pocket.) Tanisha: (Whispers urgently) Anika, stop! You’re making a big mistake! Anika: (Nervously) I’ll give it back later! Amina won’t even know! (Amina turns around just as Anika hides the pencil.) Amina: (Noticing) Hey! Where’s my pencil? I just had it! Scene 3: The Confrontation Amina: (Looking at Anika) Anika, did you take my pencil? Anika: (Panicking) No! I didn’t take it! I was just looking! Tanisha: (Concerned) Anika, you need to tell the truth. You took it without asking! Ustazah: (Entering the classroom) What’s happening, girls? Why do you all seem so serious? Scene 4: Teacher’s Intervention.

Amina: (Pointing at Anika) Ustazah, Anika took my pencil without permission! Anika:(Feeling guilty) I... I was going to give it back! Ustazah:(Calmly) Anika, stealing is wrong, no matter how small it seems. We must respect each other’s belongings. Ustazah: (Continuing) In the Quran, Allah warns us against stealing. Sarah: Yes, ustazah. In Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:38), Allah says: " ُ قِراَّسلاَوُُ زيِزَعُ َّاللََّوَُِّاللََُّنِ مًُلًاَكَنُاَبَسَكُاَمِبًُءاَزَجُاَم هَيِدْيَأُاو عَطْقاَفُ ةَقِراَّسلاَوُُ ميِكَح" “If a man or woman commits theft, their hands should be cut off as a punishment for what they have earned. This is a deterrent punishment from Allah, who is All-Mighty and All-Wise." Amina: (Solemnly) It’s not just about the pencil; it’s about trust and friendship. Scene 5: The Lesson Learned Ustazah: (Gently) Remember, stealing can lead to greater problems and affects our relationships. We must always be honest and respect what belongs to others. Tanisha: (Encouraging) Anika, it’s never too late to make things right. Just apologize to Amina. Anika: (Sincerely) I’m really sorry, Amina. I shouldn’t have taken your pencil without asking. Scene 6: Making Amends Amina: (Softening) I appreciate your apology, Anika. Just promise me you won’t steal again. Ustazah: (Smiling) I’m glad to see you taking responsibility, Anika. Let’s all promise to be honest and respect each other’s belongings. Anika: (Nods) I promise! I’ll work hard and buy my own pencil case. (Anika returns the pencil to Amina, who smiles in forgiveness.) End of Act: (Anika hands the pencil back to Amina, who smiles in forgiveness. Ustazah gathers the students for a final message.) Ustazah: (Smiling) I’m proud of all of you for resolving this matter. Remember, our actions reflect our character. Stealing is not just a minor mistake; it breaks trust and harms relationships. Tanisha: (Nods) And it’s always better to ask for what we need than to take without permission. Amina: (Supportively) I forgive you, Anika. Just promise me you won’t steal again. Anika: (Sincerely) I promise! I’ve learned my lesson today. Ayesha: (Concluding) The moral of this play is: “Honesty and respect for others are fundamental values in Islam. Stealing is forbidden, and true friendships are built on trust and integrity.” (Students nod in agreement, reflecting on the lesson learned.) All : (In unison) Let’s always be honest and respectful to one another!.