IRS lesson note Basic 5, Islamic Studies Primary 5, Suratul Alaq verses 1-10, first term lesson note.

 SUBJECT: Islamic Religious Studies (I.R.S)

CLASS: Basic Five

WEEK: 2

TERM: First Term

TOPIC: Suratul Al-Alaq (Chapter 96 : Verses 1 – 10)

DURATION: 40 Minutes

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

•  Recite Suratul Al-Alaq (1–10) correctly.
• Explain the meaning of the verses
•  State that Suratul Al-Alaq was the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
•  Mention lessons learnt from the Surah.
•  Appreciate the value of reading and seeking knowledge.

Reference Materials:

The Holy Quran

Approved Basic 5 I.R.S textbook

Islamic storybooks on the first revelation

Instructional materials:

• Chart showing Arabic and English translation
• Audio recitation of the Surat
• Flashcards and whiteboard

Key vocabulary words: Read,Clot, names of Allah, creation,

Prior Knowledge: Pupils re familiar with reciting Quran verses

 Introduction

Teacher greets the class with Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah and says:

Do you know the very first message Allah sent to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?

It wasn’t about prayer or fasting — it was a command to read!

That single command brought the light of knowledge to the world.

Today, we’ll learn that powerful chapter called Suratul Al-Alaq — the very first revelation.”

 Lesson Presentation

  Recitation of Suratul Al-Alaq (Verses 1–10)

Arabic Text, Transliteration & Meaning

1️⃣ اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِيخَلَقَ 

Iqra’ bismi rabbika allathee khalaq

👉 Read in the name of your Lord who created.

الرُّجْعَىٰ

2️⃣ خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ

Khalaqa al-insaana min ‘alaq

👉 He created man from a clot.

3️⃣ اقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ الْأَكْرَمُ

Iqra’ wa rabbuka al-akram

👉 Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous.

4️⃣ الَّذِي عَلَّمَ بِالْقَلَمِ

Allathee ‘allama bil-qalam

👉 Who taught by the pen.

5️⃣ عَلَّمَ الْإِنسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ

‘Allama al-insaana maa lam ya‘lam

👉 He taught man what he did not know.

6️⃣ كَلَّا إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لَيَطْغَىٰ

Kallaa inna al-insaana layatghaa

👉 No! Indeed, man transgresses.

7️⃣ أَن رَّآهُ اسْتَغْنَىٰ

Arraahu istaghnaa

👉 When he thinks himself self-sufficient.

8️⃣ إِنَّ إِلَىٰرَبِّكَ  

Inna ila rabbika al-ruj‘aa

👉 Surely, to your Lord is the return.

9️⃣ أَرَأَيْتَ الَّذِي يَنْهَىٰ

Ara’ayta allathee yanhaa

👉 Have you seen the one who forbids.

🔟 عَبْدًا إِذَا صَلَّىٰ

‘Abdan idhaa sallaa

👉 A servant when he prays? 

 Explanation

The Surah teaches that Allah is the Creator.

Knowledge is a gift from Allah.

Pride leads man to go astray.

We will all return to Allah.

  

Moral Lessons

1. Islam encourages reading and learning.

2. Knowledge should make us humble.

3. Pride and arrogance are wrong.

4. We should always seek knowledge to please Allah.

📖 Story Time: The Day Knowledge Began

Long ago in Makkah, there lived a man named Muhammad (peace be upon him). He was known for being honest and kind. Every year, he went to a quiet cave called Hira, where he would pray and think about Allah.

One night, while he was deep in thought, something amazing happened. The Angel Jibril (Gabriel) appeared before him and said:

 “Iqra! — Read!

The Prophet replied, “I cannot read.”

The angel hugged him tightly and said again,

 “Read in the name of your Lord who created.”

That moment was the beginning of Suratul Al-Alaq. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) trembled and hurried home to his wife Khadijah, who comforted him. She took him to a wise man named Waraqah ibn Nawfal, who confirmed that the angel who came to him was the Angel of Revelation.

From that night, the world changed — the journey of Islam began with the command to Read.

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 Moral of the Story

• Knowledge is light.

• Allah loves those who seek and share knowledge.

• Reading and learning bring us closer to Allah.

Lesson sequence:

Step1: Teacher introduces the new lesson

Step 2: Teacher revises the previous lesson

Step 3: She writes and explains the new lesson 

Evaluation: 

1. What was the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

2. What does Iqra mean?

3. Mention two lessons from Suratul Al-Alaq.

4. Who taught man by the pen?

5. What should a Muslim’s attitude to knowledge be?

Summary:

Suratul Al-Alaq was the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

It teaches the importance of knowledge, reading, and humility before Allah

🙏 I. Moral Value

“Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.”

“Knowledge is light, and ignorance is darkness.”

Assignment

• Memorise Suratul Al-Alaq (1–10).
• Write five lessons you learnt from today’s story.

Teacher's Reflection

✅ Pupils were inspired by the story of revelation.

✅ Many could recite verses 1–5 accurately.

❌ A few pupils need extra practice with Arabic pronunciation — will revise next lesson.

 Prepared by: The Smart Deen Academy

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