Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 5
The Arabic Text of Suratul- Alaq, Suratul -Qariat and Ayat 12-19 of Suratul Luqman
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The Arabic Text of Suratul- Alaq, Suratul -Qariat and Ayat 12-19 of Suratul Luqman
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Subject: Islamic Studies
Class: Primary 5
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Theme: Al-Qur’An
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write the verses and Surahs of the Qur’an; recite the Surah and ayat of the Glorious Qur’an; to know and identify the words of the Ayats of the Qur’an.
Al-Qur’An of sounds is the voice of donkeys.
Key lessons: Moderation in all actions, including walking and speaking. Lowering one's voice, avoiding shouting, as loud and harsh voices are disliked.
Key words: وَٱقۡصِدۡ (Waqṣid): Be moderate. فِى مَشۡيِكَ (Fī mashyika): In your walk/pace. وَٱغۡضُضۡ (Wa aghḍuḍ): Lower. صَوۡتِكَ (Ṣawtika): Your voice. ٱلۡحَمِيرِ (Al-ḥamīr): Donkeys.
3. Teaching and Learning Activities Teacher Activities: Introduction (10 minutes): Begin by reminding students about the importance of the Qur'an as Allah's word and its role in a Muslim's life. Briefly introduce the names of the Surahs and Ayats to be covered. Explain that accurate recitation and understanding their meanings are key to drawing lessons.
Recitation and Pronunciation (20 minutes): Display the Arabic texts of Suratul-Alaq (1-5), Suratul-Qariah (complete), and Suratul Luqman (12-19) on a whiteboard or flipchart, ensuring clear visibility. Recite each Surah/Ayat slowly and clearly, verse by verse, modeling correct Tajweed (pronunciation rules). Repeat each verse multiple times, allowing students to listen carefully. Break down longer verses into manageable phrases for easier absorption. Pay close attention to letters that are often mispronounced (e.g., ع, ح, ق, ض, ط, ظ, ث, ذ). Word Identification and Meaning (15 minutes): Point to specific key words identified in Section 2 (e.g., ٱقْرَأْ, ٱلْقَارِعَةُ, تُشۡرِكۡ) on the displayed text. Pronounce the word clearly and ask students to repeat. Provide the simple meaning of the word. Ask simple questions to check understanding (e.g., "What does 'Iqra'' mean?"). Explanation of Luqman's Wisdom (15 minutes): For Suratul Luqman (Ayat 12-19), after recitation and word identification, explain the moral lessons of each set of verses using simple, relatable language. Connect the advice to students' everyday experiences in Nigeria (e.g., respecting elders, being humble in school, helping parents, avoiding gossip). Facilitate a brief discussion on how Luqman's advice can make them better children and citizens.
Writing Practice (10 minutes): Demonstrate how to write specific short verses (e.g., Suratul-Alaq, verse 1; Suratul-Qariah, verse 1; Luqman, verse 13) on the board. Guide students on the correct formation of Arabic letters and connection of words.
Student Activities: Active Listening: Students listen attentively as the teacher recites and explains.
Choral Recitation: Students recite the Surahs and Ayats collectively after the teacher.
Individual Recitation: Selected students volunteer or are called upon to recite short portions individually, receiving feedback.
Word Repetition and Identification: Students repeat identified key words and provide their meanings when prompted.
Meaning Comprehension: Students answer questions about the meaning of verses and the lessons from Luqman's wisdom.
Writing Practice: Students write selected verses in their notebooks or on slates, imitating the teacher's writing.
Group Discussion: Students engage in small group discussions on how to apply Luqman's advice in their homes and schools.
4. Guided Practice (With Solutions)
1. Question: Recite the first five verses of Suratul-Alaq with correct pronunciation.
Solution: The teacher will listen to each student's recitation, assessing for accuracy (correct letters, vowels, pauses) and fluency.
Students should recite: بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ٱقْرَأْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ (١) خَلَقَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ (٢) ٱقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ ٱلْأَكْرَمُ (٣) ٱلَّذِى عَلَّمَ بِٱلْقَلَمِ (٤) عَلَّمَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ (٥)
Commentary: This checks objective 2 (recitation). Teacher provides immediate feedback on Tajweed.
2. Question: Write down Ayat 13 from Suratul Luqman in Arabic.
Solution: وَإِذۡ قَالَ لُقۡمَٰنُ لِٱبۡنِهِۦ وَهُوَ يَعِظُهُۥ يَٰبُنَيَّ لَا تُشۡرِكۡ بِٱللَّهِۖ إِنَّ ٱلشِّرۡكَ لَظُلۡمٌ عَظِيمٌ
Commentary: This checks objective 1 (writing). Teacher ensures correct letter formation and connection.
3. Question: In Suratul-Qariah, what is the meaning of the word ٱلْجِبَالُ?
Solution: The meaning of ٱلْجِبَالُ is "mountains".
Commentary: This checks objective 3 (word identification). The teacher can ask students to point to the word in the Surah if displayed.
4. Question: Based on Suratul Luqman, mention one important advice Luqman gave to his son regarding his relationship with Allah.
Solution: Luqman advised his son: "Do not associate [anything] with Allah (lā tushrik billāhi)." He also stated that "indeed, association [with Him] is great injustice (inna ash-shirka la-ẓulmun ‘aẓīm)." (Accept any clear phrasing of not The Arabic Text of Suratul- Alaq, Suratul -Qariat and Ayat 12-19 of Suratul Luqman Term: 1st Term Week: 1 ---
1. Overview and Learning Objectives This topic introduces Primary 5 students to the fundamental Arabic texts of three significant portions of the Qur'an: Suratul-Alaq (first five verses), Suratul-Qariah (complete Surah), and Ayat 12-19 of Suratul Luqman. Mastering these texts is crucial for students to develop their Qur'anic literacy, enabling them to read and recite the Holy Book accurately. Understanding the meanings embedded within these verses, particularly the profound wisdom of Luqman, provides essential moral guidance and fosters a deeper connection to Islamic teachings. In a Nigerian context, this knowledge is vital for daily prayers (Salah), participation in congregational activities, and for imbibing values that promote good character within their families and communities. Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to: Accurately write selected verses and Surahs from the Qur'an. Fluently recite the designated Surahs and verses of the Glorious Qur'an with correct pronunciation. Identify and understand the meaning of specific Arabic words within the taught Ayats and Surahs of the Qur'an. Articulate key moral lessons derived from Luqman's advice to his son, applying them to their daily lives in Nigeria.
2. Key Concepts and Explanations This section provides the Arabic texts for recitation and writing, along with simple explanations of their meanings and significant words for identification. A. Suratul-Alaq (Verses 1-5) Suratul-Alaq is the 96th chapter of the Qur'an. Its first five verses are historically significant as they constitute the very first revelation received by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in the cave of Hira. These verses emphasize the importance of reading, knowledge, and Allah as the Creator.
Arabic Text for Recitation and Writing: بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ١. ٱقْرَأْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ (Iqra’ bismī Rabbika alladhī khalaqa)
Meaning: Read! In the Name of your Lord Who created.
Key words for identification: ٱقْرَأْ (Iqra’): Read. رَبِّكَ (Rabbika): Your Lord. خَلَقَ (Khalaqa): Created. ٢. خَلَقَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ (Khalaqa al-insāna min ‘alaqin)
Meaning: He created man from a clinging substance (clot of blood).
Key words for identification: ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ (Al-insāna): Man/Human being. عَلَقٍ (‘Alaqin): Clinging substance/clot of blood. ٣. ٱقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ ٱلْأَكْرَمُ (Iqra’ wa Rabbuka al-akramu)
Meaning: Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous.
Key words for identification: ٱلْأَكْرَمُ (Al-akramu): The Most Generous. ٤. ٱلَّذِى عَلَّمَ بِٱلْقَلَمِ (Alladhī ‘allama bil-qalami)
Meaning: Who taught by the pen.
Key words for identification: عَلَّمَ (‘Allama): Taught. ٱلْقَلَمِ (Al-qalami): The pen. ٥. عَلَّمَ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ (‘Allama al-insāna mā lam ya’lam)
Meaning: Taught man that which he knew not.
Key words for identification: يَعْلَمْ (Ya’lam): Knew. B. Suratul-Qariah (Complete Surah - Verses 1-11) Suratul-Qariah is the 101st chapter of the Qur'an, focusing on the Day of Judgment, its terrifying events, and the ultimate fate of humanity based on their deeds.
Arabic Text for Recitation and Writing: بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ١. ٱلْقَارِعَةُ (Al-Qāri‘ah)
Meaning: The Striking Calamity! (The Clatterer)
Key words for identification: ٱلْقَارِعَةُ (Al-Qāri‘ah): The Striking Calamity/Day of Judgment. ٢. مَا ٱلْقَارِعَةُ (Mā al-Qāri‘ah)
Meaning: What is the Striking Calamity? ٣. وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلْقَارِعَةُ (Wamā adrāka mā al-Qāri‘ah)
Meaning: And what will make you know what the Striking Calamity is? ٤. يَوْمَ يَكُونُ ٱلنَّاسُ كَٱلْفَرَاشِ ٱلْمَبْثُوثِ (Yawma yakūnu al-nāsu kal-farāshil-mabthūth)
Meaning: It is the Day when people will be like scattered moths.
Key words for identification: ٱلنَّاسُ (Al-nāsu): The people. ٱلْفَرَاشِ (Al-farāshi): Moths. ٱلْمَبْثُوثِ (Al-mabthūth): Scattered. ٥. وَتَكُونُ ٱلْجِبَالُ كَٱلْعِهْنِ ٱلْمَنفُوشِ (Wa takūnu al-jibālu kal-‘ihnil-manfūsh)
Meaning: And the mountains will be like carded wool.
Key words for identification: ٱلْجِبَالُ (Al-jibālu): Mountains. ٱلْعِهْنِ (Al-‘ihni): Carded wool. ٱلْمَنفُوشِ (Al-manfūsh): Fluffed up/Carded. ٦. فَأَمَّا مَن ثَقُلَتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ (Fa’ammā man thaqulat mawāzīnuhū)
Meaning: Then as for he whose scales are heavy (with good deeds).
Key words for identification: ثَقُلَتْ (Thaqulat): Became heavy. مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ (Mawāzīnuhū): His scales (of deeds). ٧. فَهُوَ فِى عِيشَةٍ رَّاضِيَةٍ (Fahuwa fī ‘īshatin rādiyah)
Meaning: He will be in a pleasing life (in Paradise). ٨. وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَفَّتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ (Wa’ammā man khaffat mawāzīnuhū)
Meaning: But as for he whose scales carded wool.
Key words for identification: ٱلْجِبَالُ (Al-jibālu): Mountains. ٱلْعِهْنِ (Al-‘ihni): Carded wool. ٱلْمَنفُوشِ (Al-manfūsh): Fluffed up/Carded. ٦. فَأَمَّا مَن ثَقُلَتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ (Fa’ammā man thaqulat mawāzīnuhū)
Meaning: Then as for he whose scales are heavy (with good deeds).
Key words for identification: ثَقُلَتْ (Thaqulat): Became heavy. مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ (Mawāzīnuhū): His scales (of deeds). ٧. فَهُوَ فِى عِيشَةٍ رَّاضِيَةٍ (Fahuwa fī ‘īshatin rādiyah)
Meaning: He will be in a pleasing life (in Paradise). ٨. وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَفَّتْ مَوَٰزِينُهُۥ (Wa’ammā man khaffat mawāzīnuhū)
Meaning: But as for he whose scales are light.
Key words for identification: خَفَّتْ (Khaffat): Became light. ٩. فَأُمُّهُۥ هَاوِيَةٌ (Fa’ummuhū hāwiyah)
Meaning: His refuge will be a pit (Hell-fire).
Key words for identification: هَاوِيَةٌ (Hāwiyah): A deep pit/Hell-fire. ١٠. وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا هِيَهْ (Wamā adrāka mā hiyah)
Meaning: And what will make you know what that is? ١١. نَارٌ حَامِيَةٌ (Nārun hāmiyah)
Meaning: A fiercely burning Fire!
Key words for identification: نَارٌ (Nārun): Fire. حَامِيَةٌ (Hāmiyah): Fiercely burning/Blazing. C. Suratul Luqman (Ayat 12-19) Suratul Luqman is the 31st chapter. These verses contain the profound advice given by Luqman, a wise man (not a prophet according to most scholars), to his son. This advice covers fundamental principles of faith, ethics, and social conduct. Arabic Text for Recitation and Writing with Explanations: ١٢. وَلَقَدۡ ءَاتَيۡنَا لُقۡمَٰنَ ٱلۡحِكۡمَةَ أَنِ ٱشۡكُرۡ لِلَّهِۚ وَمَن يَشۡكُرۡ فَإِنَّمَا يَشۡكُرُ لِنَفۡسِهِۦۖ وَمَن كَفَرَ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ غَنِىٌّ حَمِيدٌ (Walaqad ātaynā Luqmāna al-ḥikmata ani ush-kur lillāhi; wa man yashkur fa-innamā yashkuru li-nafsihī; wa man kafara fa-inna Allāha ghaniyyun ḥamīd)
Meaning: And We had certainly given Luqman wisdom [saying], "Be grateful to Allah." And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever denies [His favour] - then indeed, Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy.
Key lessons: Gratitude to Allah is beneficial for oneself. Allah is self-sufficient.
Key words: لُقۡمَٰنَ (Luqmāna): Luqman. ٱلۡحِكۡمَةَ (Al-ḥikmata): Wisdom. ٱشۡكُرۡ (Ush-kur): Be grateful. ١٣. وَإِذۡ قَالَ لُقۡمَٰنُ لِٱبۡنِهِۦ وَهُوَ يَعِظُهُۥ يَٰبُنَيَّ لَا تُشۡرِكۡ بِٱللَّهِۖ إِنَّ ٱلشِّرۡكَ لَظُلۡمٌ عَظِيمٌ (Wa idh qāla Luqmānu li-ibnihī wa huwa ya‘iẓuhū yā bunayya lā tushrik billāhi; inna ash-shirka la-ẓulmun ‘aẓīm)
Meaning: And [mention, O Muhammad], when Luqman said to his son while he was instructing him, "O my son, do not associate [anything] with Allah. Indeed, association [with Him] is great injustice." Key lessons: The greatest sin is Shirk (associating partners with Allah). Emphasizes Tauhid (oneness of Allah).
Key words: يَٰبُنَيَّ (Yā bunayya): O my son. لَا تُشۡرِكۡ بِٱللَّهِ (Lā tushrik billāhi): Do not associate partners with Allah. ٱلشِّرۡكَ (Ash-shirka): Polytheism/Associating partners. لَظُلۡمٌ عَظِيمٌ (La-ẓulmun ‘aẓīm): Great injustice/wrong. ١٤. وَوَصَّيۡنَا ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ بِوَٰلِدَيۡهِ حَمَلَتۡهُ أُمُّهُۥ وَهۡنًا عَلَىٰ وَهۡنٖ وَفِصَٰلُهُۥ فِى عَامَيۡنِ أَنِ ٱشۡكُرۡ لِى وَلِوَٰلِدَيۡكَ إِلَيَّ ٱلۡمَصِيرُ (Wa waṣṣaynā al-insāna bi-wālidayhi ḥamalat-hu ummuhū wahnan ‘alā wahnīn wa fiṣāluhū fī ‘āmayni ani ush-kur lī wa li-wālidayka ilayya al-maṣīr)
Meaning: And We had enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him with hardship upon hardship, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.
Key lessons: Importance of showing kindness and gratitude to parents, especially the mother, recognizing her immense sacrifices. Gratitude to Allah precedes gratitude to parents.
Key words: ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ (Al-insāna): Man/Human being. بِوَٰلِدَيۡهِ (Bi-wālidayhi): To his parents. أُمُّهُۥ (Ummun): His mother. ٱشۡكُرۡ (Ush-kur): Be grateful. ١٥. وَإِن جَٰهَدَاكَ عَلَىٰٓ أَن تُشۡرِكَ بِى مَا لَيۡسَ لَكَ بِهِۦ عِلۡمٌ فَلَا تُطِعۡهُمَاۖ وَصَاحِبۡهُمَا فِى ٱلدُّنۡيَا مَعۡرُوفٗاۖ وَٱتَّبِعۡ سَبِيلَ مَنۡ أَنَابَ إِلَيَّۚ ثُمَّ إِلَيَّ مَرۡجِعُكُمۡ فَأُنَبِّئُكُم بِمَا كُنتُمۡ تَعۡمَلُونَ (Wa in jāhadāka ‘alā an tushrika bī mā laysa laka bihī ‘ilmun falā tuṭi‘humā; wa ṣāḥibhumā fī ad-dunyā ma‘rūfan; wa attabi‘ sabīla man anāba ilayya; thumma ilayya marji‘ukum fa-unabbi’ukum bimā kuntum ta‘malūn)
Meaning: But if they endeavor to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them but accompany them in [this] world with appropriate kindness and follow the way of those who turn back to Me [in repentance]. Then to Me will be your return, and I will inform you about what you used to do.
Key lessons:* While