Attributes of Allah (SWT): Al-Haadi (The Guide), Al-Malik (The Ruler), Al-Hakim (The Judge), Al-Basir ( The All Seeing) As-Samiu (The All Hearing) Islamic Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Detailed Lesson Plan for Islamic Religious Studies – Primary 2 First Term, Week 5

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 7 years
Topic: Attributes of Allah (SWT)
Sub-topic: Explanation and Memorization
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of the following attributes of Allah: Al-Haadi (The Guide), Al-Malik (The Ruler), Al-Hakim (The Judge), Al-Basir (The All-Seeing), As-Samiu (The All-Hearing).
2. Relate these names of Allah as they affect man.
3. Memorize these names of Allah with their meanings.

Keywords: Attributes of Allah, Al-Haadi, Al-Malik, Al-Hakim, Al-Basir, As-Samiu

Set Induction:
The teacher will begin the lesson with a short prayer and a brief recap of previous lessons. The teacher will then introduce the topic by discussing the importance of knowing and understanding the attributes of Allah.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with basic Islamic concepts and previous lessons on other attributes of Allah.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with the attributes and their meanings
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for writing practice
• Textbook: Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will connect the lesson to pupils’ prior knowledge by asking them to recall any attributes of Allah they have learned before.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Memory skills
• Critical thinking and comprehension

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Worksheets

Reference Books:
Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with the attributes and their meanings
• Worksheets for writing and memorization practice

Content:

1. Introduction to Attributes of Allah
   • Al-Haadi (The Guide)
   • Al-Malik (The Ruler)
   • Al-Hakim (The Judge)
   • Al-Basir (The All-Seeing)
   • As-Samiu (The All-Hearing)
2. Explanation of Each Attribute
   • Al-Haadi (The Guide): Allah guides us in our lives, showing us the right path.
   • Al-Malik (The Ruler): Allah is the ruler of the universe and has control over everything.
   • Al-Hakim (The Judge): Allah is the judge who decides what is right and wrong.
   • Al-Basir (The All-Seeing): Allah sees everything, nothing is hidden from Him.
   • As-Samiu (The All-Hearing): Allah hears everything, even our silent prayers.
3. Relating Attributes to Human Life
   • Al-Haadi: Helps us make good choices.
   • Al-Malik: Reminds us of Allah’s control over our lives.
   • Al-Hakim: Encourages us to be fair and just.
   • Al-Basir: Makes us aware that Allah sees all our actions.
   • As-Samiu: Ensures us that Allah listens to our prayers and needs.
4. Memorization Practice
   • Use flashcards to help pupils memorize the attributes and their meanings.
   • Practice reciting the attributes from memory.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Al-Haadi means _____.
   • a) The Ruler
   • b) The Guide
   • c) The Judge
   • d) The All-Seeing
2. Al-Malik refers to _____.
   • a) The Guide
   • b) The Judge
   • c) The Ruler
   • d) The All-Hearing
3. Al-Hakim is _____.
   • a) The All-Seeing
   • b) The Judge
   • c) The Guide
   • d) The All-Hearing
4. Al-Basir means _____.
   • a) The Guide
   • b) The Ruler
   • c) The Judge
   • d) The All-Seeing
5. As-Samiu refers to _____.
   • a) The All-Hearing
   • b) The Guide
   • c) The Ruler
   • d) The Judge
6. Allah as Al-Haadi guides us to _____.
   • a) Make bad choices
   • b) Show us the right path
   • c) Control everything
   • d) See everything
7. Al-Malik reminds us of Allah’s _____.
   • a) Control over our lives
   • b) Fairness
   • c) Guidance
   • d) Hearing
8. Al-Hakim encourages us to be _____.
   • a) Happy
   • b) Kind
   • c) Fair and just
   • d) Sad
9. Al-Basir makes us aware that Allah _____.
   • a) Hears our prayers
   • b) Sees all our actions
   • c) Guides us
   • d) Rules the universe
10. As-Samiu ensures us that Allah _____.
    • a) Controls everything
    • b) Judges us
    • c) Sees everything
    • d) Listens to our prayers

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What does Al-Haadi mean? A: The Guide
2. Q: What is the meaning of Al-Malik? A: The Ruler
3. Q: What does Al-Hakim refer to? A: The Judge
4. Q: What is the meaning of Al-Basir? A: The All-Seeing
5. Q: What does As-Samiu mean? A: The All-Hearing
6. Q: How does Al-Haadi affect our lives? A: Guides us to make good choices.
7. Q: What does Al-Malik remind us of? A: Allah’s control over our lives.
8. Q: What does Al-Hakim encourage us to do? A: Be fair and just.
9. Q: What does Al-Basir make us aware of? A: Allah sees all our actions.
10. Q: What assurance does As-Samiu provide us? A: That Allah listens to our prayers.

Presentation:

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the topic of the attributes of Allah.

Step 2:
The teacher explains each attribute using simple language and examples, ensuring pupils understand the meanings.

Step 3:
The teacher engages the pupils in memorization practice using flashcards and oral repetition.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introducing the attributes and their meanings
• Explaining each attribute with examples
• Providing flashcards for memorization practice
• Assisting pupils with pronunciation and memorization

Learners’ Activities:

• Listening to the teacher’s explanation
• Reciting the attributes along with the teacher
• Practicing memorization using flashcards
• Participating in discussions and activities

Assessment:

• Oral recitation during the lesson
• Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank questions

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does Al-Haadi mean?
2. What is the meaning of Al-Malik?
3. What does Al-Hakim refer to?
4. What is the meaning of Al-Basir?
5. What does As-Samiu mean?
6. How does Al-Haadi affect our lives?
7. What does Al-Malik remind us of?
8. What does Al-Hakim encourage us to do?
9. What does Al-Basir make us aware of?
10. What assurance does As-Samiu provide us?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the worksheets and provides feedback to the pupils, ensuring they understand and can memorize the attributes of Allah with their meanings.

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