Mustahabah of Wudū’ and Correcting Omissions Islamic Religious Studies Primary 4 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Week: 6
Topic: Mustahabah of Wudū’ and Correcting Omissions
Sub-topic: Meritorious Parts of Ablution and Steps of Correction
Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with the basic steps of Wudū’.
Key Words: Mustahabah, Wudū’, intention, Bismillah, omission, correction.
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Identify the Mustahabah of Wudū’.
• Describe the steps to correct an omission in Wudū’.

Embedded Core Skills: Listening, speaking, critical thinking.
Learning Materials: Whiteboard, markers, water basin, towel.
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, The Holy Quran, Islamic Textbook Book 4.

Content:

• Mustahabah of Wudū’: Additional good practices during ablution.
• Correcting Omissions: Steps to take when a part of Wudū’ is missed.

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was the basic steps of Wudū’.
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, Mustahabah of Wudū’ and the importance of doing these extra steps.
• Step 3: The teacher explains the steps of correcting omissions in Wudū’.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Review the previous lesson.
• Introduce and explain the new topic.
• Demonstrate the Mustahabah and correction steps.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in the review.
• Listen and ask questions about the new topic.
• Practice the Mustahabah and correction steps.

Assessment:

• Observation of pupils’ participation and practice.
• Oral questioning during the lesson.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What does Mustahabah mean?
2. Why do we say ‘Bismillah’ before Wudū’?
3. Name one Mustahabah of Wudū’.
4. What should you do if you forget a step in Wudū’?
5. Is it okay to skip washing the feet during Wudū’?
6. What is the first thing we do in Wudū’?

Alright, young learners! Today, we’ll talk about some special parts of Wudū’ (washing before prayer) that are really good to do, and what to do if we forget a step. Let’s get started! 😊

Mustahabah of Wudū’: Meritorious Parts of Ablution

1. Starting with a nice intention 🤲: Before we begin, we think in our hearts that we’re doing this to please Allah.
2. Saying ‘Bismillah’ 🗣️: We start by saying “In the name of Allah”.
3. Washing our hands three times 👐: We wash our hands up to the wrists three times.
4. Rinsing our mouth 👄: Swish water in your mouth to clean it.
5. Cleaning our nose 👃: Sniff water gently into the nose to clean it out.
6. Wiping our whole head 🧕: We pass wet hands over our whole head.
7. Wiping our ears inside and out 👂: Clean your ears with wet fingers.
8. Washing our feet up to the ankles 🦶: Don’t forget to clean between the toes!

The Steps of Correcting Omission in Ablution

1. Oops! Forgot something? 🤔: If we miss a step, no worries!
2. Go back to the missed part 🔙: Just go back to the part you forgot and do it.
3. Continue from there ➡️: Then, keep going with the rest of the Wudū’.

1. What is Mustahabah in Wudū’?
   • Mustahabah are extra good steps we can do when we perform Wudū’. They are not required, but they are nice to do.
2. Do I have to say ‘Bismillah’ before Wudū’?
   • Saying ‘Bismillah’ is not required, but it’s a good practice to start with the name of Allah.
3. Why do we wash our hands three times?
   • Washing our hands three times helps us make sure they are really clean.
4. What if I forget to rinse my mouth during Wudū’?
   • If you forget, just go back to rinse your mouth and then continue with the rest of the Wudū’.
5. Is wiping the whole head necessary?
   • Wiping the whole head is part of the Mustahabah. It’s good to do, but your Wudū’ is still okay without it.
6. Can I wipe just part of my head?
   • Yes, you can, but wiping the whole head is better.
7. What should I do if I forget to wipe my ears?
   • Go back and wipe your ears, then continue from where you left off.
8. Do I need to clean between my toes?
   • Yes, cleaning between your toes is important for a complete Wudū’.
9. Can I perform Wudū’ without washing my feet?
   • No, washing your feet up to the ankles is a required part of Wudū’.
10. What is the most important thing to remember about Wudū’?
    • The most important thing is to be clean and to do it with the intention of pleasing Allah.

Remember, these extra steps in Wudū’ are ways to make our cleansing even better, and if we miss a step, it’s easy to fix. 😊

Sure! Here are 15 fill-in-the-blank questions for grade 4 pupils on the topic of Mustahabah of Wudū’ and correcting omissions:

1. Before starting Wudū’, we should have a good ________.
   a) song
   b) intention
   c) breakfast
   d) exercise

2. We say “________” before we begin washing.
   a) Goodbye
   b) Hello
   c) Bismillah
   d) Thank you

3. We wash our hands up to the ________.
   a) elbows
   b) shoulders
   c) wrists
   d) fingertips

4. Rinsing the mouth is like ________ your teeth.
   a) brushing
   b) looking
   c) eating
   d) reading

5. Cleaning the nose is done by ________ water gently.
   a) drinking
   b) sniffing
   c) blowing
   d) pouring

6. When wiping our head, we use ________ hands.
   a) dry
   b) wet
   c) dirty
   d) gloved

7. Our ears need a good ________ inside and out.
   a) listen
   b) wipe
   c) shake
   d) decoration

8. Don’t forget to wash your feet up to the ________.
   a) knees
   b) ankles
   c) toes
   d) heels

9. If you miss a step, just go back and ________ it.
   a) skip
   b) do
   c) forget
   d) remove

10. After fixing a missed step, you ________ with the rest of Wudū’.
    a) stop
    b) continue
    c) start over
    d) give up

11. Saying ‘Bismillah’ is ________, but it’s good to do.
    a) required
    b) optional
    c) difficult
    d) long

12. The extra steps in Wudū’ are called ________.
    a) Mustahabah
    b) Salah
    c) Fard
    d) Sunnah

13. Cleaning between the toes is ________ for a complete Wudū’.
    a) not needed
    b) important
    c) hard
    d) funny

14. Wudū’ helps us be ________ before we pray.
    a) sleepy
    b) clean
    c) hungry
    d) fast

15. The most important thing in Wudū’ is to do it with the intention of ________ Allah.
    a) seeing
    b) hearing
    c) pleasing
    d) calling

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was the basic steps of Wudū’. Exploring the Compassion of Prophet Muhammad: Sūratut-Tawbah Verses 128-129 Islamic Religious
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, Mustahabah of Wudū’ and the importance of doing these extra steps.
• Step 3: The teacher explains the steps of correcting omissions in Wudū’.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Review the previous lesson.
• Introduce and explain the new topic.
• Demonstrate the Mustahabah and correction steps.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in the review.
• Listen and ask questions about the new topic.
• Practice the Mustahabah and correction steps.

Assessment:

• Observation of pupils’ participation and practice.
• Oral questioning during the lesson.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does Mustahabah mean?
2. Why do we say ‘Bismillah’ before Wudū’?
3. Name one Mustahabah of Wudū’.
4. What should you do if you forget a step in Wudū’?
5. Is it okay to skip washing the feet during Wudū’?
6. What is the first thing we do in Wudū’?
7. How many times should we wash our hands?
8. Do we need to wipe our ears during Wudū’?
9. What do we say before starting Wudū’?
10. Why is intention important in Wudū’?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ practice of Wudū’ and provides feedback. The teacher also ensures that all pupils understand the importance of the Mustahabah and how to correct any omissions.