Planning an Islamic Religious Studies lesson every week takes time. This Primary 4 Islamic Religious Studies first term lesson note gives you ready-made notes for the whole term, covering Suratul Humazah, Suratul Fil, the purpose of creation, Salat and a Hadith from An-Nawawi’s collection. Each week follows the same clear layout, so you can teach with confidence from the first day.

First Term Scheme of Work

The notes follow the NERDC scheme of work for Primary 4. Here is the full term at a glance:

Weeks 1 to 6

Week	Topic	Content
1	Suratul Humazah (Part 1)	Introduction and context; recitation and memorisation of verses 1 to 5 with Tajwid; warning against backbiting, slander and wealth pride
2	Suratul Humazah (Part 2)	Complete recitation with Tajwid; memorisation of verses 6 to 9; the Hutamah (crushing fire); lessons on avoiding backbiting, slander and greed
3	Suratul Fil (Part 1)	Introduction; historical context of the Year of the Elephant; the story of Abraha’s attack on the Kaaba; recitation of verses 1 to 3 with Tajwid
4	Suratul Fil (Part 2)	Complete recitation; memorisation of verses 4 to 5; the miracle of the Ababil birds; full translation and meaning; Allah’s power and protection
5	Mid-term examination	Assessment on Suratul Humazah and Suratul Fil, oral and written
6	Mid-term break	Holiday and rest

Weeks 7 to 13

Week	Topic	Content
7	Purposes of Man’s Creation	Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:56; understanding Ibadah; worship is not only Salat; responsibilities as Muslims
8	Salat (Prayer), Part 1	Importance of Salat as the second pillar of Islam; the five daily prayers and their times; prerequisites (Wudu, clean clothes, Qiblah); the Adhan
9	Salat (Prayer), Part 2	Steps of performing Salat; things that invalidate Salat; importance of concentration (Khushu); practice of the complete Salat
10	Hadith No. 2 from An-Nawawi’s Collection	The Hadith on Iman, Islam and Ihsan; the Five Pillars; the Six Articles of Faith; definition of Ihsan
11	Revision	Review of all Surahs with Tajwid; purpose of creation, Salat and Hadith No. 2 review; memory work and questions and answers
12	Examination	End of term assessment, written, oral and Quran recitation
13	Closing and vacation	Result distribution and vacation announcement

Free Sample: Weeks 1 and 2

Read the full lesson notes for the first two weeks below. Every other week uses the same layout.

WEEK 1: Suratul Humazah (Part 1)

Class: Primary 4   |   Subject: Islamic Religious Studies   |   Duration: 40 minutes

Topic: Suratul Humazah (Part 1)   |   Sub-topic: Introduction, Meaning, Recitation of Verses 1-5 with Tajwid, Memorisation

Instructional material

• The Holy Quran (Mushaf) or Juz Amma booklet opened at Suratul Humazah
• A chart of Suratul Humazah with Arabic text, transliteration, and English translation
• A Tajwid rules chart highlighting relevant rules found in Suratul Humazah
• Memorisation cards with individual verses for rapid recitation practice

Learning objectives

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

• State the Surah number, number of verses, and the context of Suratul Humazah
• Recite verses 1 to 5 of Suratul Humazah with correct Tajwid
• State the basic meaning and message of the first five verses
• Demonstrate at least one Tajwid rule found in the Surah

Entry behaviour / prior knowledge

Pupils have previously learned shorter Surahs from Juz Amma such as Suratul Ikhlas, Suratul Falaq, and Suratin Nas. They understand that the Quran is the Word of Allah and know the basic concept of Tajwid. They are ready to move to a slightly longer Surah.

Content

Introduction to Suratul Humazah

Suratul Humazah is the 104th Surah of the Holy Quran. It was revealed in Makkah. It has 9 verses and 33 words. The name “Humazah” means “the slanderer” or “the backbiter.” This Surah was revealed to warn those who mock and slander others and who hoard wealth with pride.

Verses 1 to 5: Meaning and Translation

Verse 1: Woe to every slanderer and backbiter!

Verse 2: Who has gathered wealth and counted it repeatedly.

Verse 3: He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal, that it will make him live forever!

Verse 4: No! He will surely be thrown into the Crushing Fire, Al-Hutamah.

Verse 5: And what can make you know what is the Crushing Fire?

Tajwid Rules in Verses 1-5

• Noon Sakinah and Tanwin: At the end of words like “humazatin” and “lumazatin” in verse 1, the tanwin is pronounced with a nasal sound when followed by certain letters
• Idghaam: When Nun Sakinah meets certain letters, the nun merges into the following letter with a nasal sound
• Madd (Lengthening): Letters Alif, Waw, and Ya after vowels create a lengthened sound of 2 to 6 counts; pupils must not shorten these long vowel sounds

Basic Message of Verses 1-5

Verses 1 to 5 carry a powerful warning from Allah. The person described in these verses is a “Humazah,” someone who mocks, ridicules, and belittles others, and a “Lumazah,” someone who speaks badly of others behind their backs. He is also a person obsessed with wealth who collects money, counts it, and wrongly believes it will protect him forever. Allah says: “No!” Such a person will be thrown into the Crushing Fire, Al-Hutamah.

Memorisation Tips

• Repeat each verse a minimum of ten times after the teacher before moving to the next
• Recite in pairs: one pupil recites while the other listens and corrects, then swap
• Close your eyes and try to recite from memory after practising with the chart

Lesson presentation

Introduction (Step 1): The teacher recites Suratul Humazah in full with proper Tajwid as pupils listen, then asks whether anyone has heard this Surah before, introducing its warning message.

Explanation (Step 2): The teacher explains the background of the Surah, introduces the meanings of “Humazah” and “Lumazah,” then teaches verses 1 to 5 one verse at a time, reading Arabic, giving transliteration, and explaining the meaning.

Pupil participation (Step 3): Pupils repeat each verse after the teacher, then individuals are called to recite and translate each verse. The class discusses why Allah warns against backbiting.

Evaluation and conclusion (Step 4): Pupils recite verses 1 to 3 from memory, followed by a quick verbal quiz on the meaning of “Humazah” and “Hutamah.” The teacher corrects errors, summarises, and gives the assignment.

Lesson evaluation

1. Suratul Humazah is chapter number ____ in the Quran

a. 103   b. 105   c. 106   d. 104

2. The word “Humazah” means ____

a. an elephant   b. a slanderer or backbiter   c. a scholar of Islam   d. a wealthy merchant

3. Suratul Humazah was revealed in ____

a. Madinah   b. Jerusalem   c. Taif   d. Makkah

4. In verse 2, the sinner described is someone who ____

a. gives all wealth to the poor   b. uses wealth for the worship of Allah   c. collects and repeatedly counts his wealth with pride   d. gives his wealth as Zakat

5. How many verses does Suratul Humazah have in total ____

a. 5   b. 7   c. 9   d. 11

6. Tajwid refers to ____

a. the translation of the Quran into English   b. the correct rules and proper pronunciation of Quran recitation   c. the number of chapters in the Quran   d. the memorisation certificates for the Quran

7. “Al-Hutamah” mentioned in verse 4 of Suratul Humazah refers to ____

a. a beautiful garden in paradise   b. the Holy Kaaba in Makkah   c. a type of angel   d. a crushing fire of Hell

8. In verse 3, the sinner thinks his wealth will ____

a. help others in need   b. make him live forever, make him immortal   c. please Allah and gain paradise   d. protect his family

Theory

1. What is the chapter number of Suratul Humazah and how many verses does it have? What is the meaning of the word “Humazah”?
2. Explain what a “Humazah” and “Lumazah” are. Why does Allah warn against these behaviours?

Assignment

• Memorisation: Memorise verses 1 to 3 of Suratul Humazah completely. Recite them to a parent or sibling at home and get them to sign your notebook.
• Written: Write the transliteration and English translation of verse 1 and verse 3 of Suratul Humazah.
• Written: What is backbiting? Why is it forbidden in Islam? Give one example of backbiting and one way to avoid it.

WEEK 2: Suratul Humazah (Part 2)

Class: Primary 4   |   Subject: Islamic Religious Studies   |   Duration: 40 minutes

Topic: Suratul Humazah (Part 2)   |   Sub-topic: Complete Recitation, Verses 6-9, Full Translation, Lessons, Daily Life Application

Instructional material

• The Holy Quran or Juz Amma booklet at Suratul Humazah
• A complete chart of Suratul Humazah (all 9 verses) with Arabic, transliteration, and translation
• A comparison chart: sins warned against in the Surah vs. good Islamic character
• Memorisation assessment cards for testing pupils

Learning objectives

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

• Recite the complete Suratul Humazah (all 9 verses) with Tajwid
• Memorise verses 6 to 9 of Suratul Humazah
• Explain the full translation and meaning of the Surah
• State at least three lessons from Suratul Humazah and apply them to daily life

Entry behaviour / prior knowledge

Pupils memorised verses 1 to 5 of Suratul Humazah in the previous lesson and understand the first half of the Surah’s message. They know the meaning of “Humazah” (slanderer) and “Al-Hutamah” (Crushing Fire). They are now ready to complete the Surah.

Content

Verses 6-9: Translation

Verse 6: It is the fire of Allah, kindled to a blazing flame.

Verse 7: Which leaps up over the hearts.

Verse 8: Surely it will be closed over them.

Verse 9: In extended columns.

Complete Summary of the Surah

Verses 6 to 9 describe the fearful nature of Al-Hutamah, the Crushing Fire. It is Allah’s special fire that burns so intensely it penetrates into the hearts of sinners. The sinners are enclosed in it, trapped in stretched columns of fire with no escape. This is the terrible consequence of a life spent mocking others and hoarding wealth.

Lessons from Suratul Humazah

• Guard your tongue: Do not mock, ridicule, or make fun of anyone. Do not gossip or backbite. Allah sees and hears everything we say.
• Beware of wealth greed: Collecting wealth for its own sake without giving to others through Zakat and Sadaqah is condemned. Wealth is a trust from Allah.
• Remember the Hereafter: This Surah reminds us that Allah’s punishment is severe and real. We must live aware of the Hereafter.

Application in Daily Life

• When someone makes a mistake, do not mock them; instead, kindly advise them or keep quiet
• Do not talk about classmates in a hurtful way, whether in person or in messages
• Remember to give from what you have to those in need, sharing food and helping with household tasks

Tajwid Revision: Verses 6-9

• Heavy letters (Haroof Mufakhkhamah): Some letters, like the letter Laam in “Allah,” are pronounced with heaviness when preceded by a Fatha or Damma
• Qalqalah: Letters Qaaf and Ba have a bouncing sound when they appear with Sukoon, as in “muuqadah” in verse 6
• Proper stopping (Waqf): When stopping at the end of each verse, the pronunciation of the last letter changes slightly

Lesson presentation

Introduction (Step 1): The teacher begins with a recitation test on verses 1 to 5 from memory, with pupils reciting in turns, then introduces verses 6 to 9, reading them clearly with Tajwid.

Explanation (Step 2): The teacher teaches verses 6 to 9 one verse at a time, explains the complete picture of Al-Hutamah, and draws out the three major lessons of the Surah.

Pupil participation (Step 3): Choral and individual recitation of all 9 verses. Pupils match “sin” cards to the relevant verse, and the class discusses how to apply the Surah’s lessons at school.

Evaluation and conclusion (Step 4): A memorisation test where pupils recite verses 6 to 9 from memory, followed by an oral quiz on translation. The teacher corrects errors, summarises all 9 verses, and gives the assignment.

Lesson evaluation

1. In verse 3 of Suratul Humazah, the sinner thinks his wealth will ____

a. gain him paradise   b. help others around him   c. make him live forever, immortal   d. please his family

2. “Naaral-laahil muuqadah” (verse 6) means ____

a. Allah’s mercy and forgiveness   b. the gate of paradise   c. the fire of Allah blazing intensely   d. the book of Allah

3. The fire in Suratul Humazah is described as reaching into ____

a. only the skin of sinners   b. only the feet of sinners   c. only the hands of sinners   d. the hearts of the sinners

4. In verse 8, the sinners will be ____

a. given shade from the fire   b. forgiven by Allah   c. enclosed, locked inside the fire   d. given water to drink

5. The main lesson of Suratul Humazah is ____

a. to collect as much wealth as possible   b. to pray five times daily   c. to fast every Monday and Thursday   d. to avoid backbiting, slander, and greed for wealth

6. Backbiting in Islam means ____

a. speaking kindly about someone   b. speaking about someone in their absence in a way they would dislike   c. praising someone in public   d. giving sincere advice to a friend

7. Slander in Islam means ____

a. speaking the truth about someone   b. teaching someone the Quran   c. making up or spreading false accusations about someone   d. helping someone who is in need

8. How should a Muslim apply the lessons of Suratul Humazah in daily life ____

a. by collecting wealth and counting it daily   b. by speaking badly of others in private   c. by guarding the tongue and avoiding mockery and gossip   d. by avoiding all social interaction

Theory

1. Write the translation of verse 6 and verse 9 of Suratul Humazah. What do these two verses tell us about Al-Hutamah?
2. State three lessons from Suratul Humazah that a Primary 4 Muslim pupil can apply in school and at home.

Assignment

• Memorisation: Memorise the complete Suratul Humazah (all 9 verses). Recite it to a parent and ask them to sign in your notebook.
• Written: Write the transliteration and English translation of verses 6, 7, 8, and 9 of Suratul Humazah.
• Written: Describe in three sentences how you will personally guard your tongue and be generous with your wealth to follow the guidance of Suratul Humazah.

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