Learning Five names out of the twenty-five names of Allah’s Messengers mentioned in the Qur’an Islamic Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Class: Primary 2

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies

Topic: Learning Five Names of Allah’s Messengers from the Qur’an

Sub-topic: Understanding Messengers and Their Names

Duration: 40 minutes

Teaching Methods: Storytelling, Group Discussion, Visual Aids

Entry Behaviour: Students should have basic knowledge of the importance of messengers in Islam.

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

1. Identify and remember the names of five messengers from the Qur’an.
2. Understand the role of messengers in spreading Allah’s message.

Previous Lesson: In our last class, we talked about the importance of the Qur’an in Islam.

Embedded Core Skills: Listening, Memory, Observation

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of messengers
• Visual aids with the names of messengers
• Short storybook about a messenger

Content:

1. Introduction to Messengers (5 minutes)
   • Discuss the idea of messengers who bring Allah’s messages.
   • Show pictures of messengers from history.
   • Here are five names of messengers of Allah:
     1. Adam (peace be upon him): He was the first human and the first prophet of Islam.
     2. Noah (peace be upon him): He was chosen by Allah to build an ark and save people and animals from a great flood.
     3. Abraham (peace be upon him): He is known for his strong faith and willingness to obey Allah, even when asked to sacrifice his son, which Allah later spared.
     4. Moses (peace be upon him): He was sent by Allah to guide the Children of Israel and played a crucial role in their liberation from slavery.
     5. Jesus (peace be upon him): He is considered a messenger and a prophet in Islam, delivering Allah’s message and performing miracles.

     These are just a few of the many messengers mentioned in the Qur’an who were chosen by Allah to guide humanity.

2. Names of Messengers (15 minutes)
   • Introduce five names of messengers mentioned in the Qur’an, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
   • In the Holy Qur’an, the names of these prophets and messengers are mentioned as follows:
     1. Adam (peace be upon him): Adam is mentioned in various parts of the Qur’an, including Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30-39).
     2. Noah (peace be upon him): Noah’s story is detailed in Surah Al-Saffat (37:75-82) and other verses.
     3. Abraham (peace be upon him): Abraham is mentioned in numerous verses throughout the Qur’an, including Surah Al-An’am (6:74-87) and Surah Al-Saffat (37:83-109).
     4. Moses (peace be upon him): Moses is a central figure in the Qur’an and is mentioned in multiple chapters, including Surah Al-Baqarah (2:49-61) and Surah Ta-Ha (20:9-98).
     5. Jesus (peace be upon him): Jesus is referred to as “Isa” in the Qur’an and is mentioned in various chapters, including Surah Al-Imran (3:45-55) and Surah Maryam (19:16-40).

     These are some of the key references to these prophets in the Holy Qur’an. Their stories and messages are essential components of Islamic teachings and guidance.

   • Use visual aids to help students remember the names.
3. Understanding Their Role (10 minutes)
   • Explain that messengers were chosen by Allah to guide people.
   • Share a simple storybook about one of the messengers and their message.
4. Group Discussion (5 minutes)
   • Divide students into groups and ask each group to discuss what they’ve learned about messengers.

Presentation:

Step 1: Start with a discussion about messengers and why they are important in Islam.

Step 2: Introduce the names of five messengers using visual aids and simple stories.

Step 3: Encourage group discussions to reinforce learning.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Use simple language and visuals to explain concepts.
• Facilitate group discussions and encourage participation.

Learners Activities:

• Observe pictures and visual aids.
• Discuss and share their thoughts in groups.

Assessment: (5 minutes)

• Show pictures of messengers and ask students to name them.

Evaluation: (5 minutes)

• Have each group share what they learned about messengers during their discussion.
• Fill-in-Blank Questions:
  1. Messengers are chosen by __________ to deliver His messages. a) Allah b) Teachers c) Parents d) Friends
  2. We can learn about messengers from stories in the __________. a) Qur’an b) Newspaper c) Library d) TV
  3. Mention five names of Allah’s __________. a) Books b) Friends c) Messengers d) Games
  4. __________ was the first human and prophet in Islam. a) Noah b) Abraham c) Adam d) Moses
  5. Noah built an __________ to save people and animals. a) Castle b) Ship c) Airplane d) Bridge
  6. Abraham showed strong __________ and obedience to Allah. a) Fear b) Anger c) Faith d) Laughter
  7. Moses played a vital role in freeing the Children of Israel from __________. a) School b) Slavery c) Hospital d) Playground
  8. Jesus, or __________, is a messenger in Islam. a) Mohammad b) Isa c) Ali d) Ahmed
  9. We can learn lessons from the stories of Allah’s __________. a) Messengers b) Cars c) Toys d) Animals
  10. The Qur’an is a holy __________ in Islam. a) Movie b) Book c) Song d) Game
  11. Messengers are chosen by __________ to guide people. a) Friends b) Teachers c) Allah d) Parents
  12. We can find stories of messengers in the __________. a) Qur’an b) Supermarket c) Park d) Mall
  13. Mention five names of Allah’s __________. a) Cartoons b) Messengers c) Computers d) Pets
  14. __________ is known as the first prophet in Islam. a) Abraham b) Moses c) Noah d) Adam
  15. Noah built a __________ to save people and animals. a) House b) Tower c) Ship d) Road

Conclusion:

• Summarize key points: Messengers were chosen by Allah to guide people, and we can learn from their stories and messages.
• Encourage students to remember the names of these messengers and their importance in Islam.