Revision of the following chapters of the Qur’an: – SuratulFalaq (Q113) – Suratun – Nas (Q114)

Subject : Islamic Religious Studies

Class : SS 3

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 1

Objective:

• Students will be able to understand the meanings and themes of SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas.
• Students will be able to recite SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas with correct pronunciation and memorization.

Materials:

• Copies of the Holy Qur’an for each student
• PowerPoint presentation on SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas
• Audio recordings of SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas recitation

Content :

SuratulFalaq (Q113) and Suratun-Nas (Q114)

These are the final two Surahs of the Qur’an. They are both short Surahs, each containing only 6 verses, but they carry a lot of significance and are commonly recited in Muslim daily prayers.

SuratulFalaq (Q113) starts with seeking refuge in Allah from the evil of the creations He created, and it talks about seeking protection from black magic, envy, and harmful things that might occur in our daily life. The Surah says:

“Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the Daybreak From the evil of that which He created And from the evil of darkness when it settles And from the evil of the blowers in knots And from the evil of an envier when he envies.”

These verses show the importance of seeking protection from negative influences and negative energy that may harm us.

Suratun-Nas (Q114) is similar in its meaning and message to SuratulFalaq, but it talks more about seeking refuge in Allah from the whispers of Satan and evil that may come from within ourselves or from other people. The Surah says:

“Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, The Sovereign of mankind. The God of mankind, From the evil of the retreating whisperer Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind From among the jinn and mankind.”

These verses encourage Muslims to seek refuge in Allah from the influence of Satan and from our own negative thoughts and actions. It reminds us that Allah is the only one who can protect us from harm and evil.

Both Surahs have a similar structure and are often recited together, especially during times of difficulty or when seeking protection from harm. They are a reminder to Muslims of the importance of seeking refuge in Allah and trusting in Him to protect us from harm

Evaluation

1. What is the meaning of “SuratulFalaq”? a. The Dawn b. The Daybreak c. The Evening d. The Sunset Answer: b. The Daybreak
2. How many verses are there in SuratulFalaq? a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7 Answer: c. 6
3. Which Surah comes after SuratulFalaq in the Qur’an? a. Suratun-Nas b. Surah Al-Fatihah c. Surah Al-Baqarah d. Surah An-Nisa Answer: a. Suratun-Nas
4. What is the main theme of Suratun-Nas? a. Seeking refuge in Allah from black magic b. Seeking refuge in Allah from Satan and his whispers c. Seeking refuge in Allah from envy d. Seeking refuge in Allah from harmful creatures Answer: b. Seeking refuge in Allah from Satan and his whispers
5. What does SuratulFalaq mention seeking protection from? a. Harmful creatures b. Satan’s whispers c. Envy d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above
6. Which of the following Surahs are commonly recited together? a. SuratulBaqaarah and SuratulYasin b. SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas c. SuratulKahf and SuratulJinn d. SuratulQiyamah and SuratulMulk Answer: b. SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas
7. What is the meaning of “Suratun-Nas”? a. Mankind b. The People c. The Jinn d. The Angels Answer: a. Mankind
8. Which Surah mentions “the blowers in knots”? a. SuratulFalaq b. Suratun-Nas c. Surah Al-Kafirun d. Surah Al-Ma’un Answer: a. SuratulFalaq
9. Which of the following is NOT a message conveyed in Suratun-Nas? a. Seeking refuge in Allah from Satan b. Seeking refuge in Allah from harmful creatures c. Seeking refuge in Allah from negative thoughts and actions d. Seeking refuge in Allah from the influence of other people Answer: b. Seeking refuge in Allah from harmful creatures
10. Which Surah comes first in the Qur’an, SuratulFalaq or Suratun-Nas? a. SuratulFalaq b. Suratun-Nas c. They are both the first Surah in the Qur’an d. Neither of them is the first Surah in the Qur’an Answer: d. Neither of them is the first Surah in the Qur’an

Lesson Presentation

Procedure:

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Greet the students and introduce the topic of SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas.
• Ask the students if they are familiar with these Surahs and what they remember about them.

Lesson Body (40 minutes):

• Display the PowerPoint presentation and go through the slides, explaining the meanings and themes of SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas.
• Play the audio recordings of the Surahs and have the students recite them after the recording, focusing on pronunciation and memorization.
• Encourage the students to ask questions and clarify any points they may not understand.

Activity (10 minutes):

• Divide the students into pairs and have them recite SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas to each other, practicing their memorization and pronunciation.
• Monitor the students and provide feedback on their recitation.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Review the main points of the lesson and ask the students what they learned.
• Emphasize the importance of reciting SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas in daily prayers and seeking refuge in Allah from harm.
• End the lesson with a dua (supplication) and thank the students for their participation.

Assessment:

• Observe the students’ recitation during the activity and provide feedback on their pronunciation and memorization.
• Administer a short quiz or oral assessment to test the students’ understanding of the meanings and themes of SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas.

Extensions:

• Encourage the students to read more about the meanings and benefits of SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas in their own time.
• Have the students memorize other short Surahs from the Qur’an and recite them in class for practice

Weekly Assessment /Test

1. What are the names of the two Surahs we revised? Answer: SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas
2. How many verses are there in SuratulFalaq? Answer: 6
3. What is the meaning of SuratulFalaq? Answer: The Daybreak
4. Which Surah talks about seeking refuge in Allah from Satan and his whispers? Answer: Suratun-Nas
5. What does SuratulFalaq mention seeking protection from? Answer: The evil of that which Allah created, the darkness when it settles, and the blowers in knots.
6. What does Suratun-Nas mention seeking protection from? Answer: The whisperer who whispers evil into the hearts of mankind from among the jinn and mankind.
7. Which Surah mentions “the blowers in knots”? Answer: SuratulFalaq
8. What is the meaning of “Suratun-Nas”? Answer: Mankind
9. Why is it important to seek refuge in Allah? Answer: To protect oneself from harm and evil.
10. Can you recite SuratulFalaq and Suratun-Nas? Answer: The student should be given an opportunity to recite the Surahs, and the teacher can provide feedback and guidance

Reference for further reading