Call to Prayer (Adhan), Learning the Words of Calling to Prayer for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Prophet of Allah, Learning of Five Names Out of the 25.
Topic: Call to Prayer (Adhan)
Subject Matter: Learning the words of calling to prayer in Islam and its importance

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• Identify the words of the Adhan.
• Explain the meaning of Adhan.
• State the importance of the Adhan.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate the significance of the Adhan as a call to prayer.
• Show respect when the Adhan is recited.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Recite the words of the Adhan correctly.
• Participate in group recitation of the Adhan.

Social Domain:

• Work cooperatively with peers during group recitation activities.
• Share knowledge about the Adhan with others.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Primary 2 Islamic Religion Studies
• State Unified Scheme of Work
• Macmillan Primary Islamic Religion Studies for Primary 2
• Pictures of a mosque and a muezzin

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures of a mosque with a minaret
• A chart showing the words of the Adhan
• Audio recording of the Adhan (optional)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to understand and recognize the Adhan, which is a fundamental practice in Islam. Learning the words of the Adhan enables pupils to identify the call to prayer and appreciate its role in daily Muslim life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have a basic understanding of Islam and know that Muslims pray five times a day.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

The Call to Prayer (Adhan)

What is Adhan?

Adhan is the special call to prayer in Islam. It is announced five times a day from the mosque to tell Muslims that it is time for prayer (Salah).

Words of the Adhan

The words of the Adhan are:

• Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest) – recited 4 times
• Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah (I bear witness that there is no god but Allah) – recited 2 times
• Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasool-Allah (I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah) – recited 2 times
• Hayya ‘alas-Salah (Come to prayer) – recited 2 times
• Hayya ‘alal-Falah (Come to success) – recited 2 times
• Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest) – recited 2 times
• La ilaha illa Allah (There is no god but Allah) – recited 1 time

Importance of Adhan

The Adhan is important because:

• It reminds Muslims about the time for each prayer.
• It calls Muslims to come to the mosque for congregational prayer.
• It is a way of remembering Allah and His greatness.

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 reviews the previous lesson by asking simple questions related to prayer times. The teacher then asks if anyone knows what the special call Muslims hear before prayer is called.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, answer review questions, and share their ideas about the call to prayer.
Learning Point: Pupils recall previous knowledge and are prepared for the new topic.

Step 2: Introduction of Adhan

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of a mosque and explains that the Adhan is the call to prayer announced from the mosque. The teacher defines Adhan in simple terms and its purpose.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and listen attentively to the explanation.
Learning Point: Pupils understand what Adhan is and its purpose.

Step 3: Learning the Words of Adhan

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modeling/Recitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a chart showing the words of the Adhan. The teacher recites each phrase clearly, explaining its meaning briefly.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the chart and listen carefully to the teacher’s recitation and explanation.
Learning Point: Pupils become familiar with the words and meanings of the Adhan.

Step 4: Teacher-led Recitation

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Repetition/Drill
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher recites the Adhan phrase by phrase and asks pupils to repeat after him/her. This is done several times until pupils can follow along.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat each phrase of the Adhan after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils practice pronouncing the words of the Adhan correctly.

Step 5: Group Recitation and Importance

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Group Work/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in a group recitation of the entire Adhan. The teacher then asks pupils why they think the Adhan is important and guides them to discuss its benefits.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the Adhan together as a group and share their ideas about its importance.
Learning Point: Pupils gain confidence in reciting the Adhan and understand its significance.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

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

1. What is Adhan?
2. Mention any two words of the Adhan.
3. Why is Adhan important in Islam?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson by reiterating the definition of Adhan, its words, and its importance. The teacher encourages pupils to practice reciting the Adhan at home.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and note down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are encouraged to practice.

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Call to Prayer (Adhan) and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

• Adhan – The Islamic call to prayer.
• Salah – The Arabic word for prayer in Islam.
• Mosque – A place of worship for Muslims.
• Muezzin – The person who recites the Adhan from the mosque.

Differentiation

For pupils who find it difficult to memorize, the teacher will provide a printed sheet with the Adhan words to follow along. For advanced learners, the teacher will encourage them to lead the class in recitation or explain the meaning of each phrase in more detail.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure the pronunciation of Arabic words is as accurate as possible. Encourage active participation from all pupils, especially during recitation. Use positive reinforcement to build confidence in pupils learning to recite the Adhan.