Belief in the life after death (Yawmal-Qiyaamah) Islamic Religious Studies Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Islamic Religious Studies Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes

Week: 6
Topic: Belief in Life After Death (Yäwmal-Qiyaamah)
Sub-topic: Resurrection and Judgment
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes

Learning Objectives

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

1. Recall the Articles of Faith and relate death to sleeping.
2. Discuss how man will be resurrected.
3. Relate death with resurrection and judgment.

Keywords

• Yäwmal-Qiyaamah
• Life After Death
• Resurrection
• Judgment
• Articles of Faith

Set Induction

• Begin by asking pupils if they have ever thought about what happens after someone dies. Use their responses to introduce the concept of life after death in Islam.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils are familiar with the basic concepts of the Articles of Faith, including belief in the afterlife.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Quranic verses on Yäwmal-Qiyaamah
• Storybook with Islamic stories about the afterlife
• Chalkboard and chalk

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Connect the lesson to pupils’ existing knowledge of the Articles of Faith, focusing on the belief in life after death.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Listening
• Comprehension

Learning Materials

• Quranic verses
• Islamic storybooks
• Chalkboard

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Islamic Religious Studies Textbook for Primary 5

Instructional Materials

• Quranic verses on life after death
• Chalkboard

Content

1. Articles of Faith and Death:
   • Review the six Articles of Faith in Islam: Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His prophets, the Day of Judgment (Yäwmal-Qiyaamah), and predestination.
   • Explain that death in Islam is like a long sleep, and just like we wake up after sleep, we will be resurrected after death.
2. Resurrection:
   • Discuss how Allah will resurrect all humans on the Day of Judgment. Just as we plant a seed and it grows into a new plant, our bodies will be raised again after death.
   • Mention that resurrection is one of the core beliefs in Islam and is directly connected to our faith in Yäwmal-Qiyaamah.
3. Judgment Day:
   • Explain that after resurrection, everyone will stand before Allah to be judged for their deeds.
   • Discuss how good deeds and bad deeds will be weighed, and how this judgment will determine our final abode in either paradise or hell.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Yäwmal-Qiyaamah refers to the Day of ______.
   a) Resurrection
   b) Birth
   c) Death
   d) Sleep
2. The belief in life after death is part of the Articles of ______.
   a) Faith
   b) Worship
   c) Pillars
   d) Law
3. In Islam, death is compared to ______.
   a) Sleeping
   b) Eating
   c) Walking
   d) Talking
4. After death, Muslims believe they will be ______.
   a) Resurrected
   b) Forgotten
   c) Buried
   d) Lost
5. Judgment Day is also known as ______.
   a) Yäwmal-Qiyaamah
   b) Yäwmal-Nifaq
   c) Yäwmal-Salah
   d) Yäwmal-Iftar
6. Allah will ______ all humans on the Day of Judgment.
   a) Resurrect
   b) Destroy
   c) Ignore
   d) Reject
7. Good deeds and bad deeds will be ______ on Judgment Day.
   a) Weighed
   b) Hidden
   c) Forgotten
   d) Ignored
8. Paradise and hell are the final ______ on Judgment Day.
   a) Abodes
   b) Choices
   c) Decisions
   d) Beliefs
9. Resurrection is compared to a seed growing into a ______.
   a) Plant
   b) Stone
   c) Cloud
   d) Rock
10. The Day of Judgment is part of the ______ of Faith.
    a) Articles
    b) Pillars
    c) Prayers
    d) Sins
11. After death, humans will be brought back to ______.
    a) Life
    b) Sleep
    c) Silence
    d) Darkness
12. Judgment Day is the time when everyone will be ______.
    a) Judged
    b) Praised
    c) Ignored
    d) Forgotten
13. Paradise is the place of eternal ______.
    a) Happiness
    b) Sadness
    c) Pain
    d) Loneliness
14. Hell is the place of eternal ______.
    a) Suffering
    b) Joy
    c) Wealth
    d) Love
15. The belief in Yäwmal-Qiyaamah reminds Muslims to do ______ deeds.
    a) Good
    b) Bad
    c) Unimportant
    d) Small

15 FAQs with Answers

1. Q: What does Yäwmal-Qiyaamah mean?
   A: It means the Day of Resurrection or Judgment Day.
2. Q: How is death described in Islam?
   A: Death is like a long sleep.
3. Q: What happens after we die according to Islam?
   A: We will be resurrected on the Day of Judgment.
4. Q: What are the Articles of Faith in Islam?
   A: Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His prophets, the Day of Judgment, and predestination.
5. Q: Why is resurrection important in Islam?
   A: It signifies that we will be brought back to life for judgment by Allah.
6. Q: What happens on Judgment Day?
   A: Everyone will be judged based on their deeds.
7. Q: What is the final destination for the righteous on Judgment Day?
   A: Paradise.
8. Q: What is the final destination for the wicked on Judgment Day?
   A: Hell.
9. Q: How is resurrection compared to planting a seed?
   A: Just as a seed grows into a plant, we will be brought back to life after death.
10. Q: Why is belief in Yäwmal-Qiyaamah important?
    A: It encourages Muslims to live a righteous life.
11. Q: What will Allah do on Judgment Day?
    A: Allah will resurrect and judge all humans.
12. Q: How are good and bad deeds measured on Judgment Day?
    A: They are weighed against each other.
13. Q: What does the Quran say about life after death?
    A: The Quran teaches that life after death is a reality and we will be judged for our actions.
14. Q: What is the role of Yäwmal-Qiyaamah in a Muslim’s life?
    A: It serves as a reminder to stay righteous and avoid evil deeds.
15. Q: How does belief in life after death affect a Muslim’s behavior?
    A: It motivates them to do good deeds and avoid sins.

Presentation

Step 1: Recall the Articles of Faith

• The teacher will start by reviewing the six Articles of Faith in Islam, focusing on the belief in life after death.

Step 2: Discuss Resurrection

• The teacher will explain how Allah will resurrect all humans on the Day of Judgment, using the analogy of a seed growing into a plant.

Step 3: Relate Death to Judgment

• The teacher will guide a discussion on how death is related to resurrection and judgment, emphasizing the importance of preparing for the afterlife.

Teacher’s Activities

• The teacher will review the Articles of Faith, explain the concept of resurrection, and discuss the significance of Judgment Day.

Learners’ Activities

• Pupils will participate in recalling the Articles of Faith, discussing resurrection, and relating death to Judgment Day.

Assessment

• The teacher will assess pupils’ understanding of the belief in life after death, their ability to explain resurrection, and how they relate death to Judgment Day.

Evaluation Questions

1. What does Yäwmal-Qiyaamah mean?
2. How is death described in Islam?
3. What happens after we die?
4. Why is resurrection important?
5. What happens on Judgment Day?
6. What is the final destination for the righteous?
7. What is the final destination for the wicked?
8. How is resurrection compared to planting a seed?
9. Why is belief in Yäwmal-Qiyaamah important?
10. How does this belief affect our behavior?

Conclusion

• The teacher will ensure that pupils understand the concepts discussed, correct any misunderstandings, and encourage them to reflect on the significance of life after death in their daily lives.

Homework:

• Encourage students to reflect on their actions and how they align with their beliefs about Yawmal-Qiyaamah.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. One of the Articles of Faith is the belief in __________ after death. a) Judgment b) Life c) Sleep d) Food
2. In Islam, death is related to __________, similar to sleeping. a) Waking up b) Traveling c) Crying d) Dancing
3. Resurrection means people being __________ after death. a) Asleep b) Awake c) Invisible d) Disappeared
4. The Day of Judgment is also called __________. a) Day of Joy b) Day of Fun c) Day of Reckoning d) Day of Play
5. On the Day of Judgment, everyone will be __________. a) Napping b) Resurrected c) Eating d) Swimming
6. People will face __________ based on how they lived. a) Judging b) Punishment c) Consequences d) Rewards
7. Good deeds in this life lead to a happy life in the __________. a) Sea b) Forest c) Hereafter d) Desert
8. Belief in life after death is one of the Articles of __________. a) Clothes b) Faith c) Food d) Fun
9. After death, Muslims believe in being __________. a) Erased b) Reborn c) Resurrected d) Rewarded
10. In Islam, God will __________ all people based on their actions. a) Laugh at b) Judge c) Scare d) Ignore
11. The connection between death and resurrection is similar to __________. a) Reading b) Sleeping c) Eating d) Singing
12. Muslims believe that just as you wake up after sleeping, you’ll be __________ after death. a) Lost b) Gone c) Resurrected d) Flying
13. On the Day of Judgment, people will be asked to account for their __________. a) Dreams b) Actions c) Clothes d) Houses
14. The word ‘Yawmal-Qiyaamah’ refers to the __________. a) Day of Resurrection b) Day of Celebration c) Day of Hiding d) Day of Singing
15. Muslims believe in the __________ after this life. a) Same life b) Life before c) Life next door d) Life Hereafter

Theory Questions:

1. Explain the relationship between the Articles of Faith and belief in life after death.
2. Compare the concept of death in Islam to sleeping, providing an example.
3. Describe the process of resurrection as understood in Islam.
4. How is the Day of Judgment (Yawmal-Qiyaamah) significant in Islamic belief?
5. Discuss the importance of good deeds in relation to the Hereafter in Islam.