Memorisation of the selected Surahs for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Studies
Curriculum Theme: Qur’an and Tajwid
Focal competence: Reciting and memorising selected Surahs
Key competencies/values: Communication; Responsibility
Skills:

• Reciting selected Qur’anic text
• Memorising selected Qur’anic text
• Writing selected Qur’anic text

Previous Lesson: Recitation of Suratul Tariq, Suratul Buruj and Suratul Inshiqaq
Topic: Quranic Recitation: Suratul Tariq, Suratul Buruj And Suratul Inshiqaq: Memorisation Of The Selected Surahs
Subject Matter: Memorisation of the selected Surahs

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Recall and state verses from Suratul Tariq, Suratul Buruj, and Suratul Inshiqaq.
• Identify correct pronunciation of Arabic letters in the selected Surahs.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of memorising the Qur’an.
• Show reverence and respect for the Holy Qur’an.

Psychomotor Domain

• Write the Arabic text of Suratul Tariq, Suratul Buruj, and Suratul Inshiqaq accurately.
• Recite the selected Surahs with correct Tajwid.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• The Glorious Qur’an
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• The Glorious Qur’an
• Audio recitation device (e.g., phone, speaker) with recordings of Suratul Tariq, Suratul Buruj, and Suratul Inshiqaq
• Qur’anic text charts displaying the selected Surahs
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk
• Students’ notebooks and writing materials

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important as it enables students to memorise significant parts of the Qur’an, which is a fundamental practice in Islam. It helps in developing their spiritual connection with Allah and provides a foundation for performing daily prayers correctly. Mastering the recitation and writing of these Surahs also enhances their Arabic literacy and understanding of Islamic teachings.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have basic knowledge of Arabic alphabets, simple Arabic word formation, and some prior experience with memorising short Surahs from the Qur’an.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Quranic Recitation: Suratul Tariq, Suratul Buruj And Suratul Inshiqaq: Memorisation Of The Selected Surahs

Memorisation of Suratul Tariq (Chapter 86)

Suratul Tariq is the 86th chapter of the Qur’an, consisting of 17 verses. Its theme revolves around the power of Allah and the inevitability of resurrection. Memorisation should be done in small, manageable units (e.g., 1-2 verses at a time).

1. Recite each verse clearly with correct Tajwid.
2. Repeat each verse multiple times until memorised.
3. Connect verses to form longer passages.

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
وَٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلطَّارِقِ (1)
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلطَّارِقُ (2)
ٱلنَّجْمُ ٱلثَّاقِبُ (3)
إِن كُلُّ نَفْسٍۢ لَّمَّا عَلَيْهَا حَافِظٌۭ (4)
فَلْيَنظُرِ ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ مِمَّ خُلِقَ (5)
خُلِقَ مِن مَّآءٍۢ دَافِقٍۢ (6)
يَخْرُجُ مِنۢ بَيْنِ ٱلصُّلْبِ وَٱلتَّرَآئِبِ (7)
إِنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ رَجْعِهِۦ لَقَادِرٌۭ (8)
يَوْمَ تُبْلَى ٱلسَّرَآئِرُ (9)
فَمَا لَهُۥ مِن قُوَّةٍۢ وَلَا نَاصِرٍۢ (10)
وَٱلسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ ٱلرَّجْعِ (11)
وَٱلْأَرْضِ ذَاتِ ٱلصَّدْعِ (12)
إِنَّهُۥ لَقَوْلٌۭ فَصْلٌۭ (13)
وَمَا هُوَ بِٱلْهَزْلِ (14)
إِنَّهُمْ يَكِيدُونَ كَيْدًۭا (15)
وَأَكِيدُ كَيْدًۭا (16)
فَمَهِّلِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ أَمْهِلْهُمْ رُوَيْدًۢا (17)

Memorisation of Suratul Buruj (Chapter 85)

Suratul Buruj is the 85th chapter of the Qur’an, comprising 22 verses. It speaks about the story of the People of the Ditch and the punishment awaiting those who persecute believers. Focus on understanding the flow of the narrative for easier memorisation.

1. Listen to the recitation of the Surah carefully.
2. Repeat each verse individually, paying attention to long and short vowels.
3. Practice reciting the Surah from memory.

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
وَٱلسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ ٱلْبُرُوجِ (1)
وَٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْمَوْعُودِ (2)
وَشَاهِدٍۢ وَمَشْهُودٍۢ (3)
قُتِلَ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْأُخْدُودِ (4)
ٱلنَّارِ ذَاتِ ٱلْوَقُودِ (5)
إِذْ هُمْ عَلَيْهَا قُعُودٌۭ (6)
وَهُمْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَفْعَلُونَ بِٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ شُهُودٌۭ (7)
وَمَا نَقَمُوا۟ مِنْهُمْ إِلَّآ أَن يُؤْمِنُوا۟ بِٱللَّهِ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْحَمِيدِ (8)
ٱلَّذِى لَهُۥ مُلْكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ شَهِيدٌ (9)
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ فَتَنُوا۟ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَٰتِ ثُمَّ لَمْ يَتُوبُوا۟ فَلَهُمْ عَذَابُ جَهَنَّمَ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابُ ٱلْحَرِيقِ (10)
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ لَهُمْ جَنَّٰتٌۭ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَٰرُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْكَبِيرُ (11)
إِنَّ بَطْشَ رَبِّكَ لَشَدِيدٌ (12)
إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ يُبْدِئُ وَيُعِيدُ (13)
وَهُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلْوَدُودُ (14)
ذُو ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْمَجِيدُ (15)
فَعَّالٌۭ لِّمَا يُرِيدُ (16)
هَلْ أَتَىٰكَ حَدِيثُ ٱلْجُنُودِ (17)
فِرْعَوْنَ وَثَمُودَ (18)
بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى تَكْذِيبٍۢ (19)
وَٱللَّهُ مِن وَرَآئِهِم مُّحِيطٌۢ (20)
بَلْ هُوَ قُرْءَانٌۭ مَّجِيدٌۭ (21)
فِى لَوْحٍۢ مَّحْفُوظٍۭ (22)

Memorisation of Suratul Inshiqaq (Chapter 84)

Suratul Inshiqaq is the 84th chapter of the Qur’an, containing 25 verses. It describes the events of the Day of Judgment, including the splitting of the sky and the accountability of deeds. Pay attention to the vivid descriptions of the Last Day.

1. Recite the Surah slowly, focusing on each word.
2. Break the Surah into short phrases for easier memorisation.
3. Practice reciting the Surah with a partner.

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
إِذَا ٱلسَّمَآءُ ٱنشَقَّتْ (1)
وَأَذِنَتْ لِرَبِّهَا وَحُقَّتْ (2)
وَإِذَا ٱلْأَرْضُ مُدَّتْ (3)
وَأَلْقَتْ مَا فِيهَا وَتَخَلَّتْ (4)
وَأَذِنَتْ لِرَبِّهَا وَحُقَّتْ (5)
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ إِنَّكَ كَادِحٌ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ كَدْحًۭا فَمُلَٰقِيهِ (6)
فَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِىَ كِتَٰبَهُۥ بِيَمِينِهِۦ (7)
فَسَوْفَ يُحَاسَبُ حِسَابًۭا يَسِيرًۭا (8)
وَيَنقَلِبُ إِلَىٰٓ أَهْلِهِۦ مَسْرُورًۭا (9)
وَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِىَ كِتَٰبَهُۥ وَرَآءَ ظَهْرِهِۦ (10)
فَسَوْفَ يَدْعُوا۟ ثُبُورًۭا (11)
وَيَصْلَىٰ سَعِيرًا (12)
إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ فِىٓ أَهْلِهِۦ مَسْرُورًا (13)
إِنَّهُۥ ظَنَّ أَن لَّن يَحُورَ (14)
بَلَىٰٓ إِنَّ رَبَّهُۥ كَانَ بِهِۦ بَصِيرًۭا (15)
فَلَآ أُقْسِمُ بِٱلشَّفَقِ (16)
وَٱلَّيْلِ وَمَا وَسَقَ (17)
وَٱلْقَمَرِ إِذَا ٱتَّسَقَ (18)
لَتَرْكَبُنَّ طَبَقًا عَن طَبَقٍۢ (19)
فَمَا لَهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ (20)
وَإِذَا قُرِئَ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ لَا يَسْجُدُونَ ۩ (21)
بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ يُكَذِّبُونَ (22)
وَٱللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا يُوعُونَ (23)
فَبَشِّرْهُم بِعَذَابٍ أَلِيمٍ (24)
إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ لَهُمْ أَجْرٌ غَيْرُ مَمْنُونٍۢ (25)

Writing the Arabic Text of the Selected Surahs

Accurate writing of the Qur’anic text is essential for preservation and correct recitation. Students should:

1. Observe the correct formation of Arabic letters and their connections.
2. Pay attention to diacritics (harakat) such as fathah, kasrah, dammah, sukoon, and shaddah.
3. Practice writing the verses from memory or by looking at the Qur’an/charts.
4. Ensure clarity and neatness in writing.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Recitation, Individual Practice

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Review/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the students and briefly reviews the previous lesson on the importance of the Qur’an. The teacher then introduces the new topic, explaining that they will be memorising and writing three selected Surahs: Suratul Tariq, Suratul Buruj, and Suratul Inshiqaq.

Pupils’ Activity: Students respond to greetings, recall previous knowledge, and listen attentively to the introduction of the new topic.

Learning Point: Previous lesson recall

Step 2: Memorisation of Suratul Tariq

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recitation/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays an audio recitation of Suratul Tariq or recites it verse by verse with correct Tajwid. The teacher then guides students to repeat each verse collectively and individually, focusing on pronunciation and rhythm, breaking it into manageable units.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen carefully, repeat the verses after the teacher, and practice memorising them in small units.

Learning Point: Suratul Tariq memorisation

Step 3: Writing of Suratul Tariq

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays Suratul Tariq on a chart or writes a few verses on the board. The teacher guides students on the correct formation of letters and diacritics, instructing them to write the memorised verses in their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Students observe the writing, ask questions for clarification, and begin writing Suratul Tariq in their notebooks under guidance.

Learning Point: Suratul Tariq writing

Step 4: Memorisation of Suratul Buruj

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recitation/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces Suratul Buruj, plays its audio recitation, or recites it verse by verse. The teacher then leads students in repeating the verses, ensuring correct pronunciation and helping them to commit the verses to memory.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen to the recitation, repeat the verses, and actively participate in the memorisation process for Suratul Buruj.

Learning Point: Suratul Buruj memorisation

Step 5: Writing of Suratul Buruj

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides students to write the verses of Suratul Buruj, emphasising neatness and accuracy in Arabic script. The teacher moves around to check students’ writing.

Pupils’ Activity: Students write the memorised verses of Suratul Buruj in their notebooks, focusing on correct letter formation and diacritics.

Learning Point: Suratul Buruj writing

Step 6: Memorisation and Writing of Suratul Inshiqaq

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Integrated Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces Suratul Inshiqaq, recites a few verses, and has students repeat. The teacher then instructs students to attempt memorising and writing the initial verses of Suratul Inshiqaq, providing support as needed.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen, repeat, and begin the process of memorising and writing selected verses from Suratul Inshiqaq.

Learning Point: Suratul Inshiqaq memorisation/writing

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. Recite the first three verses of Suratul Tariq.
2. Write the first two verses of Suratul Buruj.
3. What is the significance of memorising these Surahs?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Surahs memorised and written

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils/students to copy the essential Board Summary notes, including the Arabic text of the Surahs, into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils/students copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Board notes copied

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the importance of memorising and writing the selected Surahs, encourages continuous practice, and praises students for their effort. The teacher reminds them that consistent practice is key to retaining the memorised verses.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen to the summary and prepare for the next lesson.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Practice memorising and writing the selected Surahs at home. Ensure you can recite them fluently with correct pronunciation.

1. Memorise the entire Suratul Tariq.
2. Write out Suratul Buruj from memory.
3. Practice reciting Suratul Inshiqaq to a family member.
4. Identify any words you find difficult to pronounce and practice them.

Lesson Keywords

• Qur’an – The Holy Book of Islam revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Surah – A chapter of the Qur’an.
• Tajwid – The rules governing the pronunciation during recitation of the Qur’an.
• Tariq – The name of the 86th chapter of the Qur’an, meaning “The Nightcomer.”
• Buruj – The name of the 85th chapter of the Qur’an, meaning “The Constellations.”
• Inshiqaq – The name of the 84th chapter of the Qur’an, meaning “The Sundering” or “The Splitting Asunder.”
• Memorisation – The process of learning something by heart.

Differentiation

For slower learners, the teacher can provide additional one-on-one guidance during recitation and writing, focusing on fewer verses at a time. Visual aids with larger Arabic text can also be helpful. For faster learners, the teacher can encourage them to memorise additional verses or other short Surahs, or to research the meanings of the memorised Surahs.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding and visual learning, students can search for:

• Suratul Tariq recitation for kids
• Suratul Buruj memorisation JSS1
• Suratul Inshiqaq with Tajwid

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have access to clear audio recitations of Suratul Tariq, Suratul Buruj, and Suratul Inshiqaq. Prepare Qur’anic text charts or write the Surahs clearly on the board beforehand. Start by engaging students with a brief review to connect with prior learning. During the memorisation steps (Steps 2, 4, 6), break down each Surah into very small, manageable verse or phrase units. Recite slowly and clearly, allowing ample time for students to repeat after you, both individually and in chorus. Pay close attention to their pronunciation and correct any Tajwid errors immediately and gently. When guiding writing (Steps 3, 5, 6), demonstrate correct letter formation and diacritics. Circulate around the classroom to monitor students’ progress and provide individual assistance. Encourage peer-to-peer recitation practice. Students should copy the Board Summary, including the Arabic text of the Surahs, during Step 8. For weaker learners, focus on achieving memorisation and writing of at least the first few verses of each Surah. For stronger learners, challenge them to perfect their Tajwid or explore the meanings of the verses. Conclude the lesson by reinforcing the spiritual benefits of Qur’an memorisation and encouraging consistent practice.