English Meaning of Beautiful Names of Allah Number 21, 25 for Primary 6

Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 5
Age: 11 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning and Lessons Learnt from Suratul Mulk Verses 1, 5.
Topic: English Meaning of Beautiful Names of Allah Number 21 – 25
Subject Matter: NAMES OF ALLAH NUMBER 21 – 25

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• State the English meanings of Allah’s names number 21 to 25.
• Identify the Arabic names of Allah from 21 to 25.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate the attributes of Allah as reflected in His names.
• Show eagerness to learn and memorize more of Allah’s beautiful names.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Write the Arabic names of Allah and their English meanings correctly.
• Recite the names and their meanings from memory.

Social Domain:

• Participate actively in class discussions about Allah’s names.
• Listen attentively to explanations and contributions from peers.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• State Unified Scheme of Work
• Islamic Religion Studies for Primary 6 Textbook
• https://www.islamicfinder.org/islamic-names/allah-names/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_of_God_in_Islam

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Markers/Chalk
• Flashcards with Arabic names and their English meanings
• Pictures depicting aspects of Allah’s attributes (e.g., vastness of creation for The Expander)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson enables pupils to understand and appreciate some of Allah’s beautiful names, fostering a deeper connection with their Creator. Knowing these names helps pupils to reflect on Allah’s power, mercy, and wisdom in their daily lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned about some of Allah’s beautiful names (Asmaul Husna) and their general importance in previous lessons.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

English Meaning of Beautiful Names of Allah Number 21 – 25

NAMES OF ALLAH NUMBER 21 – 25

Names of Allah (Asmaul Husna) and their English Meanings

The Beautiful Names of Allah (Asmaul Husna) describe His perfect attributes. Learning these names helps us to understand Allah better and increase our faith.

The following are the names of Allah from number 21 to 25 and their English meanings:

• 21. Al-Basit (الباسط) – The Expander, The Enlarger. Allah expands provisions and souls.
• 22. Al-Khafid (الخافض) – The Abaser, The Humbler. Allah can abase or lower anyone He wills.
• 23. Ar-Rafi’ (الرافع) – The Exalter, The Elevator. Allah can exalt or raise anyone He wills.
• 24. Al-Mu’izz (المعز) – The Bestower of Honour. Allah grants honour and respect to whom He pleases.
• 25. Al-Mudhill (المذل) – The Giver of Dishonour, The Humiliator. Allah brings humiliation to whom He pleases.

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 recall some of the names of Allah they learned in the previous lesson. The teacher then introduces the topic for the day, explaining that they will learn five more beautiful names of Allah.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting, recall previously learned names, and listen attentively to the new topic.
Learning Point: Pupils connect the new lesson with their prior knowledge and are prepared for learning.

Step 2: Presentation of Names

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes the Arabic names of Allah (Al-Basit, Al-Khafid, Ar-Rafi’, Al-Mu’izz, Al-Mudhill) on the board, showing flashcards for visual aid. The teacher pronounces each name clearly and has the pupils repeat after him/her.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the names on the board and flashcards, and repeat the pronunciation after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the correct pronunciation and visual recognition of the Arabic names.

Step 3: Explanation of Meanings

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the English meaning of each name, giving simple examples to illustrate the concept. For example, for Al-Basit, the teacher might explain how Allah expands our sustenance.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanations, ask questions for clarification, and try to understand the meanings.
Learning Point: Pupils grasp the English meanings and their significance.

Step 4: Practice and Repetition

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Drill/Recitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in reciting the Arabic names and their English meanings together. The teacher may call on individual pupils to recite specific names and meanings.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the names and meanings collectively and individually.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their memory of the names and meanings through repetition.

Step 5: Writing Activity

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Writing/Copying
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes the Arabic names and their English meanings clearly on the board for the pupils to copy into their notebooks. The teacher supervises to ensure correct spelling and neatness.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the names and their English meanings from the board into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils practice writing the names and meanings, aiding retention.

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 the English meaning of Al-Basit?
2. Which name of Allah means ‘The Abaser’?
3. State the Arabic name for ‘The Exalter’.
4. Who is ‘The Bestower of Honour’?
5. What is the meaning of Al-Mudhill?

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 briefly reviewing the five names and their meanings. The teacher encourages pupils to memorize these names and reflect on them. The teacher assigns homework for pupils to write the names and meanings three times at home.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework assignment.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are encouraged to continue studying.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about English Meaning of Beautiful Names of Allah Number 21 – 25 and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

• Al-Basit – The Expander
• Al-Khafid – The Abaser
• Ar-Rafi’ – The Exalter
• Al-Mu’izz – The Bestower of Honour
• Al-Mudhill – The Giver of Dishonour

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to provide their own examples of how Allah manifests these names. For pupils who need more support, the teacher can provide flashcards with only the Arabic names for them to match with English meanings, or allow them to work in pairs.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure clear pronunciation of the Arabic names. Encourage pupils to reflect on how these names relate to their daily lives and their understanding of Allah’s power and wisdom. Emphasize that honour and dishonour, expansion and abasement, all come from Allah alone.