Class: Primary 3
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Previous Lesson: Article of Faith
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religious Studies
Previous Lesson: Basic tenets of Islam.
Topic: Attributes of Allah
Subject Matter: ALLAH

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify at least three attributes of Allah.
Explain the meaning of some attributes of Allah.
State the importance of knowing Allah’s attributes.

Affective Domain:

Show appreciation for Allah’s greatness and power.
Develop a sense of love and reverence for Allah.
Value the teachings of the Qur’an about Allah’s attributes.

Psychomotor Domain:

Recite simple verses from the Qur’an related to Allah’s attributes.
Attempt to memorize short verses that describe Allah.

Discuss with peers about Allah’s attributes.
Share their understanding of Allah’s attributes with others.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Islamic Religious Studies.
State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary 3 Islamic Religious Studies.
The Holy Qur’an.
Islamic Religious Knowledge for Primary Schools, Book 3.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A copy of the Holy Qur’an.
Charts showing some attributes of Allah in Arabic and English.
Whiteboard and markers.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to understand the unique characteristics of Allah. Knowing Allah’s attributes enables pupils to appreciate His greatness and strengthens their faith, guiding them to worship Him correctly.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have basic knowledge of Islam, including who Allah is as their Creator, and the importance of the Holy Qur’an.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Attributes of Allah

ALLAH

Allah is the One God, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. He is unique and has perfect attributes (Sifat) that describe His greatness, power, and mercy. Knowing these attributes helps us to understand who Allah is and how to worship Him.

The Holy Qur’an, including chapters like Surah Al-Ahqaf (46) to Surah Qaf (50), teaches us about Allah’s magnificent attributes. Pupils are encouraged to read and memorize simple verses from these and other chapters that describe Allah.

Some Attributes of Allah:

Al-Ahad (The One): Allah is one and has no partners. There is no god but Him.
Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful): Allah is kind and merciful to all His creation.
Ar-Rahim (The Especially Merciful): Allah is especially merciful to the believers.
Al-Khaliq (The Creator): Allah is the One who created everything in the heavens and the earth.
Al-Alim (The All-Knowing): Allah knows everything, seen and unseen.
As-Sami’ (The All-Hearing): Allah hears everything, no matter how small or secret.
Al-Basir (The All-Seeing): Allah sees everything, nothing is hidden from Him.
Al-Ghaffar (The Forgiver): Allah is the One who forgives sins.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to recite a short Surah they know, like Surah Al-Ikhlas, and asks what it tells us about Allah.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the Surah and respond that it tells us Allah is One.
Learning Point: Pupils recall previous knowledge about Allah’s Oneness.

Step 2: Introduction to Attributes of Allah

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that just as people have characteristics, Allah has perfect attributes that describe Him. The teacher introduces the term “Attributes of Allah” and explains its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and ask questions for clarity.
Learning Point: Pupils understand what “Attributes of Allah” means.

Step 3: Discussing Specific Attributes

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses charts to present some attributes of Allah like Al-Ahad (The One), Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful), Al-Khaliq (The Creator), and explains their meanings with simple examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the charts, listen to the explanations, and repeat the names and meanings of the attributes.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and understand the meaning of some of Allah’s attributes.

Step 4: The Qur’an and Allah’s Attributes

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reading/Recitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that the Holy Qur’an is the best source to learn about Allah’s attributes, mentioning that chapters like 46-50 contain verses that describe Allah. The teacher recites a short, simple verse (e.g., from Surah Al-Ikhlas or Al-Fatiha) related to an attribute and encourages pupils to listen and repeat.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher’s explanation and recitation, and attempt to repeat the verse.
Learning Point: Pupils appreciate the Qur’an as a source of knowledge about Allah’s attributes and practice recitation.

Step 5: Group Activity/Discussion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Collaborative Learning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher divides pupils into small groups and asks them to discuss which attribute of Allah they find most amazing and why.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss in their groups and a representative from each group shares their ideas with the class.
Learning Point: Pupils engage in peer learning and deepen their understanding of Allah’s attributes.

Step 6: Teacher Summarises

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher quickly reviews the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of knowing and believing in Allah’s attributes.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and confirm their understanding.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their learning of the lesson’s key concepts.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Mention three attributes of Allah you learned today.
What does “Al-Khaliq” mean?
Why is it important to know Allah’s attributes?
Which holy book teaches us about Allah’s attributes?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Homework Assignment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher assigns homework, asking pupils to write down five attributes of Allah and their meanings.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the homework assignment into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to continue learning about Allah’s attributes at home.

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

Lesson Keywords

Allah – The One God, Creator and Sustainer of the universe.
Attributes – The unique characteristics and qualities of Allah.
Al-Ahad – The One, referring to Allah’s absolute oneness.
Ar-Rahman – The Most Merciful, describing Allah’s general mercy.
Al-Khaliq – The Creator, describing Allah as the originator of all things.

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can encourage them to find more attributes of Allah in the Qur’an or to practice memorizing longer verses. For pupils who need more support, the teacher can provide simplified charts, focus on just two or three key attributes, and use more visual aids and repetition.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

When discussing the specific chapters (46-50), focus on the general message about Allah’s attributes rather than detailed exegesis, keeping explanations simple and age-appropriate for Primary 3 pupils. Encourage recitation and memorization of short, simple verses that reinforce the attributes discussed. Ensure that the pupils grasp the concept of Allah’s uniqueness and perfection.