Accountability and Action: Lessons from Sūrat az-Zalzalah and Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt Islamic Religious Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan for Islamic Religious Studies – Primary 6 (First Term, Week 4)

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 10 years
Topic: Sūrat az-Zalzalah (Chapter 99) and Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt (Chapter 100)
Sub-topic: Recitation, Translation, and Purpose of Revelation
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Recite and memorize Sūrat az-Zalzalah and Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt correctly in Arabic.
2. Read and understand the translations of both chapters.
3. Explain the purpose and importance of the revelation of these chapters.

Keywords

• Sūrat az-Zalzalah
• Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt
• Earthquake
• Accountability
• Reckoning
• Horses

Set Induction

The teacher asks the pupils what they know about the Day of Judgement and the significance of preparation for it in Islam. This leads to the introduction of Sūrat az-Zalzalah and Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt, which describe signs of the Day of Judgement and the consequences of human actions.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with basic Quranic recitations and have learned about the Day of Judgement in previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Quran (Arabic and English translations)
• Chalkboard
• Flashcards with key verses
• Audio recordings of recitations

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The pupils will connect their understanding of accountability from previous lessons about the Day of Judgement with the themes in these Surahs.

Embedded Core Skills

• Memorization
• Critical thinking
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Islamic Religious Studies textbooks
• Quranic texts

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Quran with English Translation
• Primary 6 Islamic Religious Studies Textbook

Instructional Materials

• Quran (Arabic and English translation)
• Audio recitations of Sūrat az-Zalzalah and Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt
• Flashcards with key words from the Surahs

Content (Explanation of Topic)

Sūrat az-Zalzalah (Chapter 99):

1. Recitation: Pupils will recite the Surah in Arabic, focusing on pronunciation and fluency.
2. Translation:
   • Verse 1: “When the earth is shaken with its (final) earthquake.”
   • Verse 2: “And the earth discharges its burdens.”
   • Verse 3: “And man says, ‘What is wrong with it?'”
   • Verse 4: “That Day, it will report its news.”
   • Verses 5-8: Describing the consequences of good and bad deeds on the Day of Judgement.
3. Purpose of Revelation:
   • This Surah describes the final earthquake on the Day of Judgement and how every human will be shown their deeds.
   • The Surah emphasizes the importance of being conscious of one’s actions, as every good or bad deed will be accounted for.

Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt (Chapter 100):

1. Recitation: Pupils will recite the Surah in Arabic.
2. Translation:
   • Verse 1: “By the (racing) chargers, panting.”
   • Verse 2: “And the producers of sparks when striking.”
   • Verse 3: “Charging at dawn.”
   • Verses 4-11: Describing the ingratitude of man and the consequences of being heedless of Allah’s commands.
3. Purpose of Revelation:
   • This Surah compares man’s haste in seeking worldly gains to the steadfast obedience required towards Allah.
   • The Surah warns of the Day of Judgement when man will be held accountable for his ingratitude and negligence.

Evaluation (15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)

1. Sūrat az-Zalzalah is Chapter __ of the Quran.
   a) 98 b) 99 c) 100 d) 101
2. Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt is Chapter __ of the Quran.
   a) 99 b) 100 c) 101 d) 102
3. The word “Zalzalah” means __.
   a) War b) Earthquake c) Fire d) Flood
4. Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt describes __ horses.
   a) Running b) Flying c) Walking d) Sleeping
5. On the Day of Judgement, the earth will __.
   a) Sleep b) Remain calm c) Discharge its burdens d) Burn
6. Sūrat az-Zalzalah teaches us about the importance of __.
   a) Knowledge b) Wealth c) Accountability d) Happiness
7. The horses in Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt symbolize __.
   a) Patience b) Strength c) Speed d) Haste
8. On the Day of Judgement, everyone will see their __.
   a) Deeds b) Families c) Wealth d) Clothes
9. The earth will __ its secrets on the Day of Judgement.
   a) Reveal b) Hide c) Forget d) Remember
10. Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt warns of __.
    a) Ingratitude b) Knowledge c) Patience d) Wealth
11. __ deeds will be shown on the Day of Judgement.
    a) Only good b) Only bad c) All d) None
12. The horses in Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt are __.
    a) Slow b) Tired c) Panting d) Sleeping
13. Sūrat az-Zalzalah emphasizes the consequences of __ deeds.
    a) Good b) Bad c) Both good and bad d) No
14. __ will account for all actions on the Day of Judgement.
    a) Man b) Earth c) Allah d) Angels
15. The Surah reminds us to prepare for __.
    a) Exams b) Wealth c) The Day of Judgement d) School

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)

1. What does Sūrat az-Zalzalah describe?
   It describes the final earthquake on the Day of Judgement.
2. What will happen to the earth on the Day of Judgement?
   It will discharge its burdens and reveal its secrets.
3. What does “Zalzalah” mean?
   It means earthquake.
4. What is the main lesson from Sūrat az-Zalzalah?
   We should be mindful of our actions, as all deeds will be accounted for.
5. What do the horses in Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt symbolize?
   They symbolize the haste with which people pursue worldly gains.
6. What does Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt warn us about?
   It warns about man’s ingratitude and negligence towards Allah’s commands.
7. How does Sūrat az-Zalzalah connect to the Day of Judgement?
   It describes the final events of the Day of Judgement and the accountability of deeds.
8. What will every person be shown on the Day of Judgement?
   Every person will be shown their good and bad deeds.
9. What is the consequence of being heedless of Allah’s commands?
   Being held accountable for one’s actions on the Day of Judgement.
10. How should we prepare for the Day of Judgement?
    By doing good deeds and obeying Allah’s commands.
11. What happens to the horses in Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt?
    They charge forward, producing sparks and symbolizing haste.
12. Why is accountability important in Islam?
    Because everyone will be held responsible for their actions.
13. What will the earth do on the Day of Judgement?
    It will reveal all that happened on it.
14. How does Sūrat az-Zalzalah teach us to be responsible?
    By reminding us that every action, no matter how small, will be shown on the Day of Judgement.
15. What does Allah know about our actions?
    Allah knows everything we do, even our smallest deeds.

Presentation

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on Sūrat an-Nūr and the importance of respecting privacy.
• Step 2: The teacher introduces Sūrat az-Zalzalah and Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt, explaining the significance of both Surahs in terms of accountability and the Day of Judgement.
• Step 3: Pupils are encouraged to recite the Surahs and discuss the meanings of key terms like “earthquake” and “accountability.” The teacher corrects their recitation and provides examples of how the lessons apply to daily life.

Teacher’s Activities

• Recite the Surahs and guide the pupils in correct pronunciation.
• Explain the translations and meanings of the verses.
• Ask questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the importance of the Day of Judgement.
• Lead discussions on how pupils can prepare for accountability through good actions.

Learners’ Activities

• Practice the recitation of the Surahs.
• Read the translations aloud.
• Participate in discussions about the purpose of the Surah’s revelation.
• Answer questions about the meanings and lessons of the Surahs.

Assessment

• Pupils will recite the Surahs from memory.
• Pupils will answer questions about the translations and purposes of the chapters.
• Pupils will write down the main lessons they learned from both Surahs.

Evaluation (10 Questions)

1. What does Sūrat az-Zalzalah describe?
2. How does the earth react on the Day of Judgement according to Sūrat az-Zalzalah?
3. What do the horses in Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt symbolize?
4. What is the consequence of ingratitude in Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt?
5. What is the main theme of Sūrat az-Zalzalah?
6. How does Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt relate to worldly pursuits?
7. Why is it important to be mindful of our deeds?
8. What will happen to our good and bad deeds on the Day of Judgement?
9. What lesson can we learn from the final earthquake described in Sūrat az-Zalzalah?
10. How does Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt warn us about neglecting Allah’s commands?

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the key lessons of accountability and responsibility from Sūrat az-Zalzalah and Sūrat al-‘Adiyāt. The pupils will be reminded that the actions they take in this life will determine their fate on the Day of Judgement. The lesson ends with a brief recitation of both chapters.