Attributes of Allah, (26-30) for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 8
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Suratul Ma’un, Suratul Ma’un, Chapter 107 Verse (1-7).
Topic: Attributes of Allah
Subject Matter: Attributes (26-30)

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• Recall and state at least five attributes of Allah from numbers 26-30.
• Identify the Arabic names and English meanings of these attributes.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate the greatness and power of Allah through understanding His attributes.
• Show reverence for Allah by acknowledging His perfect qualities.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Recite the Arabic names of attributes 26-30 correctly.
• Write the Arabic names and English meanings of these attributes.

Social Domain:

• Share their knowledge of Allah’s attributes with classmates.
• Participate actively in group recitation of the attributes.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Primary 2
• State Unified Scheme of Work
• Islamic Religion Studies for Primary 2 (relevant textbook)
• The Holy Quran

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Flashcards showing Arabic names and English meanings of attributes 26-30
• Chart displaying the attributes of Allah
• Whiteboard/chalkboard
• Markers/chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to know Allah better by learning His divine attributes. Understanding these attributes strengthens their faith and enables them to appreciate Allah’s power, wisdom, and mercy in their lives and the world around them.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have prior knowledge of Allah as their Creator and have learned some of His attributes in previous lessons.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Attributes of Allah

Attributes (26-30)

The attributes of Allah, also known as Asma-ul-Husna (The Beautiful Names of Allah), describe His perfect qualities. Knowing these names helps us to understand who Allah is and how great He is.

The following are attributes of Allah from numbers 26-30:

• 26. Al-Ghaffar (The All-Forgiving) – Allah is the One who forgives sins repeatedly and abundantly.
• 27. Al-Qahhar (The Subduer) – Allah is the One who has power over all things and can overcome anything.
• 28. Al-Wahhab (The Bestower) – Allah is the One who gives gifts freely and without measure to His creation.
• 29. Ar-Razzaq (The Provider) – Allah is the One who provides sustenance and livelihood for all living beings.
• 30. Al-Fattah (The Opener, The Judge) – Allah is the One who opens the way to success and victory, and who judges between His servants.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and briefly reviews the previous lesson on some attributes of Allah. The teacher then introduces the new topic: “Attributes of Allah (26-30)”.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, answer review questions, and listen attentively to the new topic.
Learning Point: Pupils connect the new lesson to their prior knowledge of Allah’s attributes.

Step 2: Presentation of Attributes

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays flashcards or a chart showing attributes 26-30. The teacher pronounces each Arabic name clearly and explains its English meaning in simple terms.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the visual aids, and repeat the Arabic names and English meanings after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the correct pronunciation and meaning of attributes 26-30.

Step 3: Recitation and Memorization

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Repetition/Drill
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in reciting the attributes (Arabic and English meanings) repeatedly, both individually and in groups, to encourage memorization.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils actively participate in reciting the attributes, trying to memorize them.
Learning Point: Pupils begin to memorize the attributes and their meanings through repetition.

Step 4: Discussion and Application

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks questions to check pupils’ understanding of the attributes, relating them to simple daily examples (e.g., “How does Allah provide for us?”).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions, ask their own questions, and participate in a brief discussion about the relevance of these attributes.
Learning Point: Pupils gain a deeper understanding of the attributes and their importance in their lives.

Step 5: Board Summary

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Writing/Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes the Arabic names and English meanings of attributes 26-30 on the whiteboard for the pupils to copy into their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils carefully copy the board summary into their exercise books.
Learning Point: Pupils create a written record of the lesson for future revision.

Step 6: Quick Review

Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Recall/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher quickly reviews the attributes covered, asking pupils to state any attribute and its meaning without looking at their notes.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recall and state the attributes and their meanings.
Learning Point: The lesson content is reinforced in pupils’ memory.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Mention two attributes of Allah that you learned today.
2. What does “Al-Ghaffar” mean?
3. What is the Arabic name for “The Provider”?
4. Why is it important to know Allah’s attributes?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of knowing and memorizing Allah’s attributes to strengthen faith. The teacher encourages pupils to continue practicing the recitation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and ask any final questions.
Learning Point: Key learning points are reinforced, and pupils are encouraged to continue learning.

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Attributes of Allah and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

• Allah – The One God in Islam.
• Attributes – Qualities or characteristics of Allah.
• Al-Ghaffar – The All-Forgiving.
• Ar-Razzaq – The Provider.
• Memorize – To learn by heart.

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide extra support through one-on-one pronunciation practice and simplified explanations. Advanced learners will be encouraged to help their peers and to try to use the attributes in short sentences to demonstrate understanding.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure correct pronunciation of the Arabic names of Allah’s attributes. Use clear and simple language when explaining the meanings, relating them to experiences familiar to Primary 2 pupils. Encourage active participation and consistent recitation practice to aid memorization.