At-Taharah: Cleanliness in Islam Primary 1 Islamic Religious Studies

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies

Class: Primary 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 6

Topic: At-Taharah: Cleanliness in Islam

Sub-topic: Practices for Cleanliness

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should recall the previous lesson on Surah An Nas and its uses.

Key Words: At-Taharah, Cleanliness, Wudu, Prayer Mat, Clean Clothes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will understand the importance of cleanliness in Islam.
• Students will learn basic practices like wudu and keeping clean clothes.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge by participating in a cleanliness routine.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Personal development
• Following instructions
• Visual recognition
• Memory recall

Learning Materials:

• Pictures illustrating cleanliness practices
• Wudu station (bowl, water, soap)
• Clean prayer mats
• Visual aids with key words

Content

At-Taharah: Cleanliness in Islam

In Islam, at-taharah is a concept that refers to ritual purity and cleanliness. It includes the cleanliness of the body, clothes, and place, as well as all aspects of a Muslim’s life.

At-taharah is essential to spiritual and physical hygiene. It is required before performing certain acts of worship, such as prayer and reciting the Quran

1. Wudu (Ablution): 🤲
   • Washing hands, face, and feet before prayers.
2. Clean Clothes: 👚
   • Wearing tidy clothes for prayers.
3. Clean Environment: 🌳
   • Praying in a neat and clean space.
4. Brushing Teeth: 🦷
   • Keeping breath fresh before prayers.
5. Clean Water: 🚿
   • Using pure water for wudu.
6. Tidy Hair: 💇
   • Combing hair before prayers.
7. Trimmed Nails: 💅
   • Keeping nails short and clean.
8. Clean Body: 🛁
   • Bathing regularly for cleanliness.
9. Avoiding Impurities: ❌
   • Staying away from things that make us dirty.
10. Praying on a Clean Mat: 🙏
    • Using a clean prayer mat for Salah.

Remember: Cleanliness in Islam is like a special gift! 🎁

1. Wudu is a special washing before ___.
   a) Sleeping
   b) Praying
   c) Eating
   d) Playing
2. Clean clothes are worn for ___.
   a) School
   b) Prayers
   c) Playing
   d) Eating
3. We should pray in a neat and __ space.
   a) Dirty
   b) Busy
   c) Clean
   d) Dark
4. Brushing teeth keeps our breath ___.
   a) Hot
   b) Cold
   c) Fresh
   d) Sour
5. We use ___ water for wudu.
   a) Hot
   b) Cold
   c) Clean
   d) Dirty
6. Combing hair is important before ___.
   a) Sleeping
   b) Playing
   c) Praying
   d) Eating
7. Keeping nails short and clean is called ___.
   a) Trimming
   b) Coloring
   c) Growing
   d) Hiding
8. Bathing regularly is part of our ___.
   a) Homework
   b) Cleanliness
   c) Games
   d) Cooking
9. We stay away from things that make us ___.
   a) Happy
   b) Dirty
   c) Sleepy
   d) Hungry
10. A clean prayer mat is used for ___.
    a) Sleeping
    b) Eating
    c) Praying
    d) Reading
11. At-Taharah means ___ in Islam.
    a) Kindness
    b) Cleanliness
    c) Happiness
    d) Playfulness
12. We should keep our ___ tidy.
    a) House
    b) Toys
    c) Room
    d) Clothes
13. Wearing tidy clothes is important during ___.
    a) School
    b) Prayers
    c) Eating
    d) Playing
14. At-Taharah is like a special gift for our ___.
    a) Friends
    b) Family
    c) Health
    d) Teachers
15. We use ___ water to wash before prayers.
    a) Dirty
    b) Clean
    c) Warm
    d) Colored

Presentation:

1. Revision of Previous Lesson: Surah An Nas
   • Quickly revisit the Surah An Nas lesson, asking students to recall its uses.
2. Introduction of New Topic: At-Taharah – Cleanliness in Islam
   • Explain the importance of being clean in Islam and how it connects to our worship.
3. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Step 1: Review the Surah An Nas lesson.
   • Step 2: Introduce the new topic, emphasizing cleanliness in daily life.
4. Learners’ Activities:
   • Step 1: Share any experiences related to cleanliness.
   • Step 2: Listen and engage as the teacher introduces At-Taharah.
5. Cleanliness Practices:
   • Explain wudu: washing hands, face, and feet before prayers.
   • Emphasize the use of a clean prayer mat and wearing tidy clothes for prayers.
6. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Step 3: Demonstrate how to perform wudu.
   • Step 4: Display pictures of cleanliness practices.
7. Learners’ Activities:
   • Step 3: Participate in a simulated wudu routine.
   • Step 4: Identify and name cleanliness practices from the pictures.

Assessment:

• Observe students during the simulated wudu routine.
• Assess their ability to recognize and name cleanliness practices.

Evaluation:

1. What topic are we learning today?
2. Why is cleanliness important in Islam?
3. What is wudu, and when do we do it?
4. Name one thing you should wash during wudu.
5. Why is it essential to use a clean prayer mat?
6. When should you wear tidy clothes?
7. Can you show how you wash your hands during wudu?
8. What is the purpose of cleanliness in Islam?
9. Why is it important to keep our nails short?
10. How does cleanliness help us in our prayers?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark students’ participation and understanding.
• Reinforce the importance of cleanliness in Islam and encourage practicing good habits daily.