Understanding the First 10 Attributes of Allah (S.W.T) Islamic Religious Studies JSS 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Islamic Religious Studies JSS 3 First Term Lesson Note for Week 5

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 12–15 years
Topic: Attributes of Allah (S.W.T)
Sub-topic: Reading and Understanding the First 10 Attributes of Allah
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. List the first ten attributes of Allah (S.W.T).
2. Explain the meaning of each attribute.
3. Understand how these attributes reflect Allah’s greatness.
4. Apply the understanding of these attributes in their daily lives.

Keywords

• Attributes
• Allah (S.W.T)
• Asma’ul Husna
• Omnipotence
• Compassion

Set Induction

The teacher will begin by asking: “How do we describe someone who is always kind and just?” This will guide students towards the idea of attributes or qualities.

Entry Behavior

Students know that Allah (S.W.T) has many beautiful names and attributes used in daily prayers.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Qur’an
• Charts with the first ten attributes and their meanings

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have recited Asma’ul Husna before and know that Allah (S.W.T) is described by many names.

Embedded Core Skills

• Moral Development: Learning about Allah’s mercy and justice.
• Critical Thinking: Understanding how divine attributes influence human behavior.
• Religious Awareness: Strengthening their relationship with Allah (S.W.T).

Learning Materials

• Qur’an with Tafsir
• Flashcards with attributes

Reference Books

• Qur’an (with translations)
• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Islamic Religious Studies

Instructional Materials

• Audio recitation of Asma’ul Husna
• Whiteboard and markers

Content

The First Ten Attributes of Allah (S.W.T)

1. Ar-Rahman – The Most Gracious
   • Allah shows mercy to all His creation.
2. Ar-Rahim – The Most Merciful
   • Allah’s mercy is infinite, especially towards believers.
3. Al-Malik – The King
   • Allah is the ruler of all creation.
4. Al-Quddus – The Most Holy
   • Allah is pure and free from any imperfections.
5. As-Salam – The Source of Peace
   • Allah provides peace and safety.
6. Al-Mu’min – The Guardian of Faith
   • Allah gives security and strengthens faith.
7. Al-Muhaymin – The Preserver
   • Allah watches over and protects everything.
8. Al-Aziz – The Almighty
   • Allah is strong and cannot be defeated.
9. Al-Jabbar – The Compeller
   • Allah enforces His will over all creation.
10. Al-Mutakabbir – The Supreme

• Allah has the highest authority.

Lessons from the Attributes:

• Allah’s mercy and kindness inspire believers to be compassionate.
• His justice reminds people to be fair in their dealings.
• Recognizing these attributes helps build a strong relationship with Allah.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Ar-Rahman means ______.
   a) The Most Holy
   b) The Most Gracious
   c) The Preserver
   d) The Guardian
2. Al-Malik is the attribute meaning ______.
   a) King
   b) Guardian
   c) Merciful
   d) Teacher
3. Allah’s attribute Al-Quddus means ______.
   a) Peace
   b) Pure
   c) Holy
   d) Merciful
4. As-Salam refers to Allah as the source of ______.
   a) Power
   b) Peace
   c) Wealth
   d) Fame
5. The attribute Al-Muhaymin means ______.
   a) Ruler
   b) Preserver
   c) Gracious
   d) Judge
6. Al-Aziz describes Allah as the ______.
   a) Weakest
   b) Almighty
   c) Creator
   d) Helper
7. The attribute meaning “The Most Merciful” is ______.
   a) Ar-Rahim
   b) Al-Malik
   c) Al-Jabbar
   d) Al-Mutakabbir
8. Allah gives security and strengthens faith as ______.
   a) Al-Mu’min
   b) Al-Quddus
   c) Al-Jabbar
   d) Al-Mutakabbir
9. Al-Jabbar means the ______.
   a) Merciful
   b) Compeller
   c) Teacher
   d) Peaceful
10. Al-Mutakabbir means the ______.
    a) King
    b) Supreme
    c) Creator
    d) Preserver
11. The attribute Ar-Rahim shows Allah’s ______.
    a) Kindness towards believers
    b) Anger towards disbelievers
    c) Power over creation
    d) Control of wealth
12. Al-Mu’min is the Guardian of ______.
    a) Wealth
    b) Knowledge
    c) Faith
    d) Power
13. Allah’s ability to enforce His will is described as ______.
    a) Al-Jabbar
    b) Al-Malik
    c) As-Salam
    d) Ar-Rahim
14. The attribute Al-Muhaymin shows that Allah ______ everything.
    a) Teaches
    b) Preserves
    c) Destroys
    d) Ignores
15. Al-Aziz emphasizes Allah’s ______.
    a) Weakness
    b) Power
    c) Silence
    d) Distance

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. What does Ar-Rahman mean?
   • The Most Gracious.
2. What is the meaning of Al-Quddus?
   • The Most Holy.
3. What does Al-Malik describe about Allah?
   • Allah is the King of all creation.
4. Who is described as As-Salam?
   • Allah, the Source of Peace.
5. What is the meaning of Al-Muhaymin?
   • The Preserver.
6. Why is Allah called Al-Aziz?
   • Because He is Almighty and cannot be defeated.
7. What is the significance of Al-Mu’min?
   • Allah gives security and strengthens faith.
8. What does Al-Jabbar mean?
   • The Compeller.
9. How does Al-Mutakabbir describe Allah?
   • Allah is the Supreme.
10. What is the lesson from Ar-Rahim?

• Allah shows special mercy to believers.

11. Why do believers reflect on these attributes?

• To strengthen their relationship with Allah.

12. What does Al-Malik remind us?

• That Allah is the ruler of everything.

13. How can we emulate As-Salam?

• By promoting peace in our communities.

14. Why is Al-Aziz important for believers?

• It reminds them of Allah’s unmatched strength.

15. How does Al-Muhaymin relate to our lives?

• It shows that Allah protects everything.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on Suratul Mulk.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic and guides students through the first ten attributes of Allah (S.W.T).

Step 3: The teacher invites students to recite and explain the meanings of the attributes.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Write the attributes and meanings on the board.
• Play an audio recitation of the attributes.

Learners’ Activities:

• Recite the attributes aloud.
• Share examples of how they can apply the lessons.

Assessment

1. What does Al-Malik mean?
2. Why is Allah called Al-Muhaymin?
3. What does As-Salam teach us?
4. How does Al-Jabbar describe Allah’s will?
5. What lesson do we learn from Ar-Rahman?

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the meaning of Al-Aziz?
2. Which attribute means “The Most Gracious”?
3. What does Al-Mu’min emphasize?
4. How can we reflect As-Salam in our lives?
5. What is the significance of Al-Malik?
6. What does Al-Mutakabbir mean?
7. How does Allah preserve everything?
8. Which attribute teaches us about mercy?
9. What is the meaning of Al-Quddus?
10. Why is reflecting on these attributes important?

Conclusion

The teacher checks students’ recitations and offers corrections.