The six articles of faith in Islam the meaning and the usefulness to the Muslims Islamic Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Class: Primary 1

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies

Topic: The six articles of faith in Islam – their meaning and usefulness to Muslims.

Sub-topic: Understanding Our Faith

Duration: 40 minutes

Instructional Materials: Whiteboard, markers, pictures of Allah, angels, books, prophets, Day of Judgment, and Quran, flashcards with key terms, a simplified Quran for children.

Entry Behaviour: Ask the students to sit quietly and greet them warmly. Show pictures of important Islamic symbols (Allah, angels, Quran) and ask if they recognize any.

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

1. List the six articles of faith in Islam.
2. Explain the meaning of each article in simple terms.
3. Understand the usefulness of these articles to Muslims.

Previous Lesson: Review the previous lesson about the importance of prayer in Islam to connect the new lesson with what they already know.

Content: Step by Step Presentation:

Today, we will learn about the six articles of faith in Islam. These are the beliefs that Muslims hold in their hearts. 🕌✨

1. Belief in Allah (God): This is the most important belief in Islam. We believe in one God, Allah. We know that Allah created everything, and He is loving, kind, and powerful.
2. Belief in Angels: Angels are special creatures of Allah. They are made of light and do what Allah tells them to do. They write down our good and bad deeds, so we must be good.
3. Belief in Books of Allah: Allah sent books to different prophets to guide us. The most important book is the Quran, which was sent to Prophet Muhammad. We should read and learn from these books.
4. Belief in Prophets: Allah chose special people called prophets to teach us about Him and how to live a good life. We believe in prophets like Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad.
5. Belief in the Day of Judgment: We believe that one day, Allah will judge all people for their actions. Those who did good will be rewarded, and those who did bad will be punished.
6. Belief in Qadar (Fate): We believe that everything happens according to Allah’s plan. He knows everything, and nothing can happen without His permission.

These are the six articles of faith in Islam, and they help us understand our religion better. Remember, always be good, kind, and obey your parents and teachers. 🌟🙏

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin by explaining that today, we will learn about something very important in Islam – the six articles of faith.
• Show pictures of Allah, angels, books, prophets, Day of Judgment, and Quran.
• Evaluation
  1.  Muslims believe in __________ (a) many gods, (b) one God, (c) animals, (d) books.
  2. Angels are special creatures made of __________ (a) water, (b) light, (c) clay, (d) stone.
  3. Angels write down our __________ (a) dreams, (b) good and bad deeds, (c) favorite colors, (d) names.
  4. Allah sent books to _________ (a) make us sleep, (b) guide us, (c) make us laugh, (d) count stars.
  5. The Quran was sent to __________ (a) Prophet Jesus, (b) Prophet Moses, (c) Prophet Muhammad, (d) a king.
  6. Prophets are special people chosen by Allah to __________ (a) teach us, (b) cook food, (c) play games, (d) sing songs.
  7. Muslims believe in the Day of Judgment when Allah will __________ (a) give gifts, (b) judge everyone, (c) visit us, (d) tell stories.
  8. On the Day of Judgment, good people will be __________ (a) punished, (b) rewarded, (c) sleep, (d) cry.
  9. Everything happens according to Allah’s __________ (a) plan, (b) mistake, (c) choice, (d) dream.
  10. Allah knows __________ (a) some things, (b) everything, (c) nothing, (d) a few things.
  11. The Quran is the most important __________ (a) toy, (b) book, (c) game, (d) movie.
  12. Muslims believe in __________ (a) two gods, (b) three gods, (c) one God, (d) no gods.
  13. Angels are made of __________ (a) paper, (b) light, (c) metal, (d) plastic.
  14. Prophets teach us about __________ (a) cooking, (b) Allah, (c) painting, (d) music.
  15. Muslims should be __________ (a) mean, (b) good, (c) sad, (d) quiet

Step 2: Explaining the Six Articles (15 minutes)

• Present each article one by one, using flashcards and the simplified Quran:
  1. Belief in Allah: Allah is the one true God, and we love and obey Him.
  2. Belief in Angels: Angels are special creatures who follow Allah’s orders.
  3. Belief in Books of Allah: These are holy books like the Quran, which teach us how to be good.
  4. Belief in Prophets: Prophets are special people chosen by Allah to teach us about Him.
  5. Belief in the Day of Judgment: One day, Allah will judge us for our actions.
  6. Belief in Qadar (Fate): Everything happens because Allah wants it to.

Step 3: Discussion (10 minutes)

• Engage students in a simple discussion about why these beliefs are important in their daily lives.
• Ask questions like “Why do we need to believe in one God?” and “Why is it important to listen to the Prophet’s stories?”
• The Importance of the articles of Faith to the Muslims 

The articles of faith in Islam have great importance and usefulness to Muslims:

1. Belief in Allah (God): It provides Muslims with a strong and unwavering faith in the one true God, guiding their actions and decisions in life.
2. Belief in Angels: Knowing that angels record deeds encourages Muslims to act righteously and be mindful of their actions.
3. Belief in Books of Allah: It reminds Muslims of the importance of seeking guidance from the Quran and other holy texts, helping them live according to Allah’s teachings.
4. Belief in Prophets: Belief in prophets allows Muslims to learn from the wisdom and guidance of these special individuals, serving as role models for how to live a righteous life.
5. Belief in the Day of Judgment: The belief in the Day of Judgment motivates Muslims to lead a morally upright life, knowing they will be held accountable for their actions.
6. Belief in Qadar (Fate): Understanding that everything happens according to Allah’s plan provides comfort and trust in Allah’s wisdom, especially during challenging times.

In summary, these articles of faith provide Muslims with a strong spiritual foundation, guiding their beliefs and actions, and offering comfort and hope in the face of life’s challenges

• Evaluation
  1.  The articles of faith are __________ (a) important, (b) unimportant, (c) colorful, (d) noisy to Muslims.
  2. Belief in Allah helps Muslims have faith in __________ (a) many gods, (b) one true God, (c) animals, (d) clouds.
  3. Belief in angels reminds Muslims to be __________ (a) kind, (b) lazy, (c) busy, (d) noisy.
  4. Knowing angels record deeds encourages Muslims to act __________ (a) carelessly, (b) righteously, (c) loudly, (d) silently.
  5. Belief in the Quran as a holy book helps Muslims seek __________ (a) guidance, (b) trouble, (c) sleep, (d) toys.
  6. Prophets are like __________ (a) teachers, (b) cooks, (c) painters, (d) dancers for Muslims.
  7. Belief in the Day of Judgment motivates Muslims to lead a __________ (a) good, (b) messy, (c) sad, (d) cold life.
  8. On the Day of Judgment, good people will be __________ (a) rewarded, (b) punished, (c) hidden, (d) lost.
  9. Everything happens according to Allah’s __________ (a) plan, (b) mistake, (c) surprise, (d) magic.
  10. Allah knows __________ (a) everything, (b) nothing, (c) something, (d) a little.
  11. The Quran is the most important __________ (a) book, (b) toy, (c) food, (d) movie for Muslims.
  12. Belief in one God reminds Muslims that there are __________ (a) many gods, (b) no gods, (c) two gods, (d) three gods.
  13. Angels are made of __________ (a) light, (b) paper, (c) water, (d) metal.
  14. Prophets teach Muslims about living a __________ (a) good, (b) lazy, (c) messy, (d) noisy life.
  15. Muslims should be __________ (a) kind, (b) mean, (c) angry, (d) silly.

Step 4: Evaluation (5 minutes)

• Ask a few questions about what they learned, such as “What are the six articles of faith?” and “Why are they important?”
• Praise their efforts and provide gentle corrections if needed.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Summarize the lesson by reminding them of the six articles of faith and their significance.
• Explain that these beliefs help Muslims be good people and guide them in making the right choices.
• Give them a simple assignment: Draw a picture of something they learned today (e.g., Allah, an angel) and write a sentence about it.

Homework: Draw a picture of something you learned today and write a sentence about it.

This lesson plan aims to introduce Primary 1 students to the fundamental beliefs in Islam in an engaging and age-appropriate way, emphasizing their meaning and relevance in their daily lives