Lessons from Suratul-Mä’ün as it affects man Islamic Religious Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 6

Topic: Understanding Süratul-Ma’ün (Verses 4-7)

Sub-topic: Recitation, Translation, and Lessons

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students should recall the previous lesson on Süratul-Ma’ün and its first three verses.

Key Words: Süratul-Ma’ün, Quran, verses, recitation, translation, lessons, prayer, good deeds, helping others

Behavioural Objectives:

  1. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to recite verses 4-7 of Süratul-Ma’ün.
  2. Students should understand the meanings of these verses and the lessons they convey.
  3. Students should recognize the importance of prayer, good deeds, and helping others in Islam.

Embedded Core Skills:

  1. Listening: Listening to the teacher’s recitation and explanations.
  2. Speaking: Practicing recitation and discussing the meanings of the verses.
  3. Reading: Reading the translation of the verses.
  4. Comprehension: Understanding the lessons taught in the verses.

Learning Materials:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Islamic Religious Studies Textbook Book 3
  • Quran with Süratul-Ma’ün (Verses 4-7)
  • Flashcards with key words and phrases from the verses

Reference Books:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work for Islamic Religious Studies
  • Islamic Religious Studies Textbook Book 3

 

  1. Surah Al-Ma’un (Chapter 107), Verse 4:
    • “So woe to those who pray [but] who are heedless of their prayer.”
    • This verse is directly related to the topic of understanding Süratul-Ma’ün, as it talks about those who pray but are careless or forgetful in their prayers.
  2. Surah Al-Ma’un (Chapter 107), Verse 5:
    • “Those who make show [of their deeds].”
    • This verse continues the theme of warning against insincere actions, which is also present in Süratul-Ma’ün.
  3. Surah Al-Ma’un (Chapter 107), Verse 7:
    • “And withhold [simple] assistance.”
    • This verse reinforces the importance of helping others, especially with small acts of kindness, which is a key lesson from Süratul-Ma’ün.

Content:

 

Recite the remaining verses (4-7) of Süratul-Ma’ün:

  1. Verse 4:
    • “فَوَيْلٌ لِّلْمُصَلِّينَ”
    • Translation: “So woe to those who pray.”
    • 😢 This verse warns those who pray but do not do good deeds.
  2. Verse 5:
    • “الَّذِينَ هُمْ عَن صَلَاتِهِمْ سَاهُونَ”
    • Translation: “Who are heedless of their prayer.”
    • 🙏 This verse reminds us not to forget our prayers or pray without focus.
  3. Verse 6:
    • “الَّذِينَ هُمْ يُرَاءُونَ”
    • Translation: “Those who make show [of their deeds].”
    • 🎭 This verse criticizes those who do good deeds just to show off.
  4. Verse 7:
    • “وَيَمْنَعُونَ الْمَاعُونَ”
    • Translation: “And withhold [simple] assistance.”
    • 💔 This verse condemns those who refuse to help others with simple things.

Lessons from Suratul-Mä’ün as it affects man:

  • 🤲 We learn that prayers alone are not enough; we must also do good deeds.
  • 🧘‍♂️ We should not be careless or forgetful when praying.
  • 🚫 We should avoid showing off when doing good deeds.
  • 🤝 Helping others, even with small things, is important in Islam.

 

Class Discussions about reciting and understanding Süratul-Ma’ün:

  1. What is Süratul-Ma’ün?
    • Süratul-Ma’ün is a chapter in the Quran.
  2. What do verses 4-7 of Süratul-Ma’ün talk about?
    • They talk about warning those who pray but don’t do good deeds, forget their prayers, show off their good deeds, and refuse to help others.
  3. What does “woe” mean in verse 4?
    • “Woe” means something bad will happen to those who pray but don’t do good deeds.
  4. Who are the people mentioned in verse 5?
    • They are people who forget to pray or pray without paying attention.
  5. What does “heedless” mean in verse 5?
    • “Heedless” means not paying attention or forgetting something important.
  6. What does it mean to “make show of their deeds” in verse 6?
    • It means doing good deeds just to show off to others.
  7. What does verse 7 say about helping others?
    • It says that those who refuse to help others with small things are doing something wrong.
  8. Why is it important to pray and do good deeds?
    • It’s important because just praying alone is not enough; we need to help others too.
  9. What should we do when praying according to verse 5?
    • We should pay attention and not forget our prayers.
  10. What lesson can we learn from Süratul-Ma’ün?
    • We learn that helping others and being sincere in our prayers are important in Islam.

 

Evaluation :
  1. Süratul-Ma’ün is a chapter in the ____. a) Bible
    b) Quran
    c) Torah
    d) Book of Mormon
  2. Verses 4-7 of Süratul-Ma’ün talk about warning those who ____. a) pray and do good deeds
    b) forget to pray
    c) pray but don’t do good deeds
    d) help others
  3. What does “woe” mean in verse 4? It means something ____. a) good
    b) bad
    c) sad
    d) happy
  4. Who are the people mentioned in verse 5? They are people who forget to ____. a) eat
    b) sleep
    c) pray
    d) study
  5. What does “heedless” mean in verse 5? It means not paying ____. a) money
    b) attention
    c) time
    d) respect
  6. What does it mean to “make show of their deeds” in verse 6? It means doing good deeds just to ____. a) hide
    b) help
    c) show off
    d) share
  7. What does verse 7 say about helping others? It says that those who refuse to help others with ____ things are doing something wrong. a) big
    b) small
    c) heavy
    d) colorful
  8. Why is it important to pray and do good deeds? Because just praying alone is not ____. a) nice
    b) important
    c) fun
    d) enough
  9. What should we do when praying according to verse 5? We should pay attention and not ____ our prayers. a) forget
    b) enjoy
    c) share
    d) skip
  10. What lesson can we learn from Süratul-Ma’ün? We learn that helping others and being sincere in our prayers are important ____. a) in Islam
    b) in school
    c) at home
    d) in the park
  11. What does verse 4 talk about? It talks about warning those who pray but don’t ____. a) eat
    b) sleep
    c) do good deeds
    d) play
  12. What does “heedless” mean in verse 5? It means not paying ____. a) money
    b) attention
    c) time
    d) respect
  13. What does it mean to “make show of their deeds” in verse 6? It means doing good deeds just to ____. a) hide
    b) help
    c) show off
    d) share
  14. What does verse 7 say about helping others? It says that those who refuse to help others with ____ things are doing something wrong. a) big
    b) small
    c) heavy
    d) colorful
  15. Why is it important to pray and do good deeds? Because just praying alone is not ____. a) nice
    b) important
    c) fun d) enough

Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on Süratul-Ma’ün and its first three verses. Understanding Süratul-Ma’ün Islamic Religious Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining that today, we will learn about verses 4-7 of Süratul-Ma’ün and their meanings.
Step 3:

Teacher’s Activities:

  1. The teacher recites verses 4-7 of Süratul-Ma’ün, emphasizing correct pronunciation and Tajweed.
  2. The teacher translates each verse into simple English, ensuring students understand the meanings.
  3. The teacher discusses the lessons conveyed in each verse, focusing on the importance of prayer, good deeds, and helping others.
  4. The teacher provides examples and stories to illustrate the lessons taught in Süratul-Ma’ün.
  5. The teacher encourages students to ask questions and participate in discussions.

Learners’ Activities:

  1. Students listen attentively to the teacher’s recitation and translation.
  2. Students repeat after the teacher to practice recitation.
  3. Students discuss the meanings of the verses and share their understanding with the class.
  4. Students engage in activities and discussions related to prayer, good deeds, and helping others.

Assessment:
The teacher assesses students’ understanding through observation during discussions and activities.

Evaluation Questions:

  1. What is the topic of today’s lesson?
  2. Can you recite verses 4-7 of Süratul-Ma’ün?
  3. What does verse 4 warn about?
  4. Who are the people mentioned in verse 5?
  5. What does “heedless” mean in verse 5?
  6. What does “make show of their deeds” mean in verse 6?
  7. What does verse 7 say about helping others?
  8. Why is it important to pray and do good deeds?
  9. What should we do when praying according to verse 5?
  10. What lesson can we learn from Süratul-Ma’ün?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark students’ participation and understanding of the topic. Any misconceptions are addressed, and further explanations are provided if necessary. Finally, the teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson and encourages students to reflect on the teachings of Süratul-Ma’ün in their lives.