Lessons from Role of Some Women Mentioned in the Qur’an for Primary 5

Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 10 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Belief in the Life After Death.
Topic: Lessons from Role of Some Women Mentioned in the Qur’an
Subject Matter: WOMEN MENTIONED IN THE QUR’AN

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• Recall the short stories of the wives of Prophet Lut (AS) and Prophet Nuh (AS) as mentioned in the Qur’an.
• Identify the key lessons from the roles played by these women.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate the importance of faith and obedience to Allah (SWT) and His Prophets.
• Develop a desire to emulate positive examples and avoid negative ones.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Discuss the stories of these women and the lessons learned.
• Relate the lessons from their roles to their own lives.

Social Domain:

• Promote critical thinking about the consequences of actions based on the stories.
• Encourage respectful discussion about religious figures.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Islamic Religion Studies.
• State Unified Scheme of Work.
• Islamic Religion Studies for Primary Schools, Book 5.
• https://www.islamicity.org/7594/women-in-the-quran/
• https://www.al-islam.org/printpdf/book/export/html/33130

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Whiteboard and markers.
• Pictures or illustrations depicting stories of prophets (if available).
• Copies of the Qur’an or relevant verses.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand that the stories of women in the Qur’an offer important moral guidance and lessons on faith, obedience, and consequences. It enables pupils to learn from historical examples to strengthen their own character and understanding of Islamic principles.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic knowledge of some prophets in Islam and general stories from the Qur’an.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Lessons from Role of Some Women Mentioned in the Qur’an

The Wives of Prophet Lut (AS) and Prophet Nuh (AS)

The Qur’an mentions various women, some as examples of faith and others as warnings. The wives of Prophet Nuh (AS) and Prophet Lut (AS) are mentioned as examples of those who disbelieved and faced consequences.

Wife of Prophet Nuh (AS)

Prophet Nuh (Noah) preached monotheism for a very long time, warning his people about a great flood. His wife, however, did not believe in his message and sided with the disbelievers. She secretly opposed him and scoffed at his mission, showing disloyalty to her husband’s prophetic message. As a result, she was among those who perished in the flood, despite being married to a prophet of Allah (SWT).

Lessons from the Wife of Prophet Nuh (AS):

• Faith and obedience to Allah (SWT) are personal responsibilities, not guaranteed by association with righteous people.
• Disbelief and disloyalty, even within a family, lead to severe consequences.
• The importance of choosing belief over disbelief, regardless of one’s social position or family ties.

Wife of Prophet Lut (AS)

Prophet Lut (Lot) was sent to a people who engaged in grave immoral acts. He warned them to abandon their sinful ways and worship Allah (SWT). His wife, like the wife of Prophet Nuh, did not believe in his message and was sympathetic to the sinful people of her town. She would reveal Prophet Lut’s secrets to the disbelievers and help them plot against him. When Allah (SWT) sent angels to destroy the city, Prophet Lut and his believing followers were told to leave and not look back. His wife, however, looked back, showing her attachment to the sinful ways of her people, and was destroyed with them.

Lessons from the Wife of Prophet Lut (AS):

• Disbelief and betrayal of a prophet’s message lead to destruction.
• It is important to disassociate from evil and its followers, both in action and in spirit.
• The consequences of choosing wrong companions and supporting sinful acts.

Qur’anic Verses

Qur’anic Verse: Surah At-Tahrim (66:10)

Allah (SWT) says: “Allah presents an example for those who disbelieved: the wife of Noah and the wife of Lot. They were under two of Our righteous servants, but they betrayed them. So, they [i.e., their husbands] did not avail them anything against Allah, and it was said, ‘Enter the Fire with those who enter.'”

Qur’anic References

• Surah Hud (11:46) – Regarding Prophet Nuh’s wife.
• Surah Ash-Shu’ara (26:170-171) – Regarding Prophet Lut’s wife.
• Surah At-Tahrim (66:10) – General reference to both.

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, reviews the previous lesson briefly, and then introduces the new topic by asking pupils if they know any stories of women mentioned in the Qur’an.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings, recall the previous lesson, and share any knowledge they have about women in the Qur’an.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the lesson and connect with prior knowledge.

Step 2: Introduction to the Wives of Prophet Nuh (AS) and Prophet Lut (AS)

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Narration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher states that the lesson will focus on the wives of Prophet Nuh (AS) and Prophet Lut (AS) and explains that their stories serve as warnings in the Qur’an. The teacher then briefly introduces Prophet Nuh and Prophet Lut.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and ask questions for clarification.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the focus of the lesson and the context of the stories.

Step 3: Story of the Wife of Prophet Nuh (AS)

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Narration/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher narrates the story of Prophet Nuh’s wife, focusing on her disbelief and ultimate fate as described in the Qur’an, as summarized in the board content.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story and identify key points about her actions and fate.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the details of Prophet Nuh’s wife’s story.

Step 4: Story of the Wife of Prophet Lut (AS)

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Narration/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher narrates the story of Prophet Lut’s wife, highlighting her disloyalty and her end, drawing from the board content.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully and compare her story with that of Prophet Nuh’s wife.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the details of Prophet Lut’s wife’s story.

Step 5: Extracting Lessons from the Stories

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Analysis
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on the lessons learned from the roles of both women, encouraging pupils to think about faith, obedience, and consequences. The teacher also introduces Surah At-Tahrim (66:10).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share their thoughts on the lessons and discuss the meaning of the Qur’anic verse.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the moral and religious lessons from the stories.

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. Mention one prophet whose wife disbelieved in his message according to the Qur’an.
2. What was the main action of Prophet Nuh’s wife that led to her punishment?
3. What was the main action of Prophet Lut’s wife that led to her punishment?
4. State two lessons we can learn from the stories of these women.

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 main points of the lesson, re-emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience to Allah (SWT). The teacher assigns homework: Ask pupils to find another story of a woman in the Qur’an and identify the lessons from her role.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are encouraged to continue exploring Islamic knowledge.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about Lessons from Role of Some Women Mentioned in the Qur’an and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

• Nuh – An Arabic name for Noah, a prophet of Islam.
• Lut – An Arabic name for Lot, a prophet of Islam.
• Disbelief – The state of not believing in Allah (SWT) or His messengers.
• Consequences – The results or effects of an action or condition.
• Qur’an – The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of Allah (SWT) revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can encourage them to find additional details about the stories from the Qur’an or other Islamic texts. For pupils who need more support, the teacher can provide simplified summaries of the stories and focus on one key lesson at a time, using visual aids to help understanding.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure that the stories are narrated respectfully and focus on the lessons rather than dwelling on graphic details. Emphasize that while these women were wives of prophets, their personal disbelief led to their fate, highlighting individual accountability in Islam. Encourage pupils to reflect on how these lessons apply to their own lives and choices.