The jinn: Satan and his disobedience to Allah (S.W.T) for JSS 2

Class: JSS 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 13 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: Beliefs and Practices
Previous Lesson: Hadith: Hadith 6 of An-nawawi’s collection
Topic: The jinn
Subject Matter: Satan and his disobedience to Allah (S.W.T)

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Define Jinn.
• Identify Satan as Iblis.
• Narrate the story of Satan’s disobedience to Allah (S.W.T).
• State the reasons for Satan’s disobedience.
• Explain the consequences of Satan’s disobedience.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of obedience to Allah (S.W.T).
• Condemn pride and arrogance as displayed by Satan.
• Resolve to submit to Allah’s commands in their daily lives.

Psychomotor Domain

• Recount the story of Satan’s disobedience clearly.
• List the lessons learned from Satan’s disobedience.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Islamic Religious Studies for Junior Secondary Schools, Book 2
• The Holy Quran
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• A chart showing the hierarchy of creation (Angels, Jinn, Humans).
• Pictures depicting paradise and the expulsion.
• Copies of the Holy Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:34, Surah Al-A’raf 7:11-18, Surah Al-Kahf 18:50).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for students to understand a fundamental aspect of Islamic belief concerning unseen creations and the origin of evil. Learning about Satan’s disobedience helps students appreciate the value of submission to Allah and recognize the dangers of pride, guiding them towards a righteous path.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have basic knowledge of Allah as the Creator, the concept of angels, and the creation of Adam (A.S).

Lesson Content/Board Summary

The jinn

Jinn are unseen beings created by Allah (S.W.T) from smokeless fire, as mentioned in the Holy Quran. They possess free will, meaning they can choose to obey or disobey Allah, unlike angels who only obey.

Satan and his disobedience to Allah (S.W.T)

Satan, known as Iblis, was one of the Jinn who lived among the angels in paradise due to his devotion. The story of his disobedience is a significant event in Islamic belief:

1. Creation of Adam (A.S): Allah (S.W.T) created Adam (A.S) from clay and breathed His spirit into him.
2. Command to Prostrate: Allah commanded all the angels and Iblis to prostrate before Adam (A.S) as a sign of honour, not worship.
3. Iblis’s Refusal: While all the angels prostrated, Iblis refused. He argued that he was created from fire, which he considered superior to Adam, who was created from clay.
4. Reason for Disobedience: Iblis’s refusal stemmed from pride (kibr) and arrogance, believing himself better than Adam.
5. Consequences of Disobedience:
   1. Allah (S.W.T) expelled Iblis from paradise and cursed him for his arrogance and disobedience.
   2. Iblis then requested respite until the Day of Judgment, which Allah granted.
   3. He vowed to mislead humanity, tempting them to disobey Allah and deviate from the straight path.
6. Lessons from the Story:
   1. Obedience to Allah (S.W.T) is paramount.
   2. Pride and arrogance are grave sins that lead to destruction.
   3. Satan is the sworn enemy of humankind and constantly seeks to mislead us.
   4. Muslims must always seek refuge in Allah from Satan’s whispers and temptations.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Review/Engage

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the students, reviews the previous lesson on the creation of angels, and asks if they know of other unseen creations of Allah. The teacher then introduces the topic: “The jinn, focusing on Satan and his disobedience.”

Pupils’ Activity: Students respond to questions about the previous lesson and listen attentively to the introduction of the new topic.

Learning Point: Previous lesson recall

Step 2: Explanation of Jinn

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what Jinn are, their creation from fire, and their characteristic of having free will. The teacher also clarifies that Satan (Iblis) was one of the Jinn.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen and ask questions for clarification about Jinn.

Learning Point: Nature of Jinn

Step 3: Story of Satan’s Disobedience

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Narration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher narrates the story of Allah’s command to prostrate to Adam (A.S) and Iblis’s refusal, using simple language and referring to relevant Quranic verses (e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah 2:34).

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen carefully to the narration of the story.

Learning Point: Satan’s disobedience story

Step 4: Reasons for Disobedience

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Analysis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on why Iblis refused to prostrate, highlighting pride and arrogance as the main reasons. The teacher asks students to identify these negative traits.

Pupils’ Activity: Students participate in the discussion, identifying pride and arrogance as reasons for Iblis’s disobedience.

Learning Point: Reasons for disobedience

Step 5: Consequences of Disobedience

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Consequence Analysis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the immediate and long-term consequences of Satan’s disobedience, including his expulsion from paradise and his vow to mislead humanity. The teacher may refer to Surah Al-A’raf 7:11-18.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen and understand the severe consequences of disobedience to Allah.

Learning Point: Consequences of disobedience

Step 6: Lessons from the Story

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Application/Moral Teaching

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides students to extract moral lessons from the story, such as the importance of humility, obedience to Allah, and recognizing Satan as an enemy. The teacher asks students how they can apply these lessons.

Pupils’ Activity: Students identify and discuss the moral lessons and how to apply them in their lives.

Learning Point: Lessons for Muslims

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. What are Jinn created from?
2. Who was Iblis?
3. Why did Iblis refuse to prostrate to Adam (A.S)?
4. What were the consequences of Iblis’s disobedience?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding Satan’s story

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 on “The jinn” and “Satan and his disobedience to Allah (S.W.T)” into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Board summary notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds students that Satan is our open enemy and we must always seek Allah’s protection and strive for obedience. The teacher ends the lesson with a prayer.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen and reflect on the lesson’s main message.

Learning Point: Obedience to Allah

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. In your own words, explain who Satan is and why he disobeyed Allah (S.W.T).
2. Mention two ways Satan tries to mislead humans and how you can protect yourself from his temptations.
3. Recite Surah An-Nas and explain its meaning in relation to seeking refuge from evil.

Lesson Keywords

• Jinn – Unseen beings created from smokeless fire, possessing free will.
• Satan (Iblis) – The chief of the devils, a Jinn who disobeyed Allah (S.W.T) out of pride.
• Disobedience – The act of refusing to obey a command or rule.
• Prostrate – To bow down in submission or worship.
• Pride (Kibr) – Excessive self-esteem, arrogance.
• Adam (A.S) – The first human being and prophet created by Allah (S.W.T).

Differentiation

For weaker learners: Provide simplified summaries of the story and key terms. Use visual aids like charts or simple drawings to illustrate the narrative. Encourage them to retell the story in their own words in pairs.

For faster learners: Encourage them to research and present other Quranic verses or Hadith that speak about Satan’s tricks and how to overcome them. They can also discuss the concept of free will for Jinn and humans.

Suggested Lesson Videos

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Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have reviewed the story of Satan’s disobedience in the Quran (e.g., Surah Al-Baqarah 2:34, Surah Al-A’raf 7:11-18) to present it accurately. Prepare any charts or visual aids that can help students grasp the concept of Jinn and the sequence of events. Begin by engaging students with their prior knowledge of unseen creations. Narrate the story clearly, emphasizing the reasons for Iblis’s disobedience (pride) and its severe consequences. Facilitate a discussion on the moral lessons, encouraging students to apply these in their lives. Allow students to copy the Board Summary notes after the main teaching points have been covered and understood. Check for understanding throughout the lesson by asking targeted questions. For weaker learners, provide extra support in understanding the narrative, while faster learners can be challenged with further research or discussion on related topics.