Understanding the Articles of Faith in Islam Islamic Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Lesson Plan: Articles of Faith in Islam

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 6 years
Topic: Articles of Faith in Islam
Sub-topic: Six Articles of Faith
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Enumerate the six articles of faith.
2. Explain the meaning of these articles.
3. Say the usefulness of these articles of faith to Muslims.

Key Words

• Faith
• Belief
• Articles
• Islam

Set Induction

Start with a brief story highlighting the importance of faith in a Muslim’s life.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils might have heard about the concept of faith from their families or previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with the six articles of faith
• Whiteboard and markers
• Internet resources: www.pinterest.com

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss the basic beliefs in Islam and relate them to the new topic of the six articles of faith.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Personal development
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Digital literacy

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with the six articles of faith
• Whiteboard and markers

Content

1. Introduction to the Six Articles of Faith:
   • Belief in Allah
   • Belief in Angels
   • Belief in the Holy Books
   • Belief in the Prophets
   • Belief in the Day of Judgment
   • Belief in Predestination
2. Explanation of Each Article:
   • Belief in Allah: The one and only God.
   • Belief in Angels: Messengers of Allah who perform various tasks.
   • Belief in the Holy Books: Including the Quran, Bible, Torah, etc.
   • Belief in the Prophets: Messengers sent by Allah, including Muhammad, Jesus, Moses, etc.
   • Belief in the Day of Judgment: The day when everyone will be judged for their actions.
   • Belief in Predestination: Allah’s knowledge and control over all that happens.
3. Usefulness of the Articles of Faith to Muslims:
   • Provides a framework for understanding life.
   • Strengthens belief and trust in Allah.
   • Encourages moral and ethical behavior.
   • Gives hope and prepares Muslims for the afterlife.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

• Briefly review the previous lesson on Süratul-Fatihah.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• Introduce the new topic: “Articles of Faith in Islam” using flashcards.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

• Encourage pupils to enumerate the articles.
• Use group activities to explain the meanings.
• Guide pupils in discussing the usefulness of these articles.

Teacher’s Activities

• Present each article using flashcards.
• Explain the meaning of each article.
• Facilitate group discussions on the usefulness.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the teacher and repeat the articles.
• Participate in group activities to explain the meanings.
• Engage in class discussions to state the usefulness.

Assessment

• Oral questions to assess enumeration.
• Group activities to assess understanding of meanings.
• Class discussions to assess understanding of usefulness.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the first article of faith in Islam?
2. Explain the belief in Angels.
3. How many Holy Books do Muslims believe in?
4. Name three prophets in Islam.
5. What is the significance of the Day of Judgment?
6. Explain the concept of Predestination.
7. Why is belief in Allah important?
8. How do the articles of faith help Muslims in their daily lives?
9. What is the role of Angels in Islam?
10. Why is it important to believe in the Prophets?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to check pupils’ understanding.
• Gives feedback and corrects mistakes.
• Ends with a recitation of a prayer or a relevant verse from the Quran.

More Useful Links

• Mastering the Arabic Consonants: From Alif to Ya Islamic Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Understanding Süratul-Fatihah: The First Four Verses Islamic Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• Read the last three verses of Süratul-Fatihah Islamic Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5