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Basic 1 · Religious and Moral Education · Religious Worship

Qur'an Passages and Islamic Songs

In this topic you will learn short passages from the Qur'an and their lessons.

By the end of these notes you should be able to:

  • Recite short Qur'an passages
  • Say the meaning of each passage
  • Show respect when the Qur'an is recited

What you already know

  • How Muslims worship

Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.

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Religious Practices
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B1.2.1.1.2 – Recite religious passages and sing religious songs

Introduction

Muslims recite the Qur'an in prayer every day. Children learn short surahs (chapters) by heart.

1. Passages from the Qur'an

Qur'an passages
PassageMeaningLesson
Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-RahimIn the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.Start everything with God's name.
Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1"Say: He is Allah, the One."There is one God.
Surah Al-Fatiha 1:2"All praise is for Allah, Lord of all the worlds."Praise God always.
Children sitting on mats learning the Qur'an with a teacher
Figure 1: Learning the Qur'an Write "Bismillah" and its meaning.Illustration: Sirbus

2. Respect for the Qur'an

  • Keep the Qur'an clean and in a high place.
  • Listen quietly when it is recited.
  • Muslims wash before touching the Qur'an.

Remember: Muslims say "Bismillah" before eating and starting work.

New words

Qur'an
The holy book of Muslims.
surah
A chapter of the Qur'an.
Allah
The name Muslims use for God.
merciful
Ready to forgive.

Summary

  • Muslims learn short passages from the Qur'an.
  • "Bismillah" means "In the name of Allah".
  • We show respect when the Qur'an is recited.

Class activity: Listen and Learn

  1. Listen to a short surah recited by a teacher or learner.
  2. Say the meaning together.
  3. Tell one lesson the passage teaches.

You need: Bible, Qur’an, Locally made religious song cards, Local drum

Exercises

Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.

  1. 1. What is the holy book of Muslims?

    • A. Qur'an
    • B. Bible
    • C. Hymn book
    • D. Atlas
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    Answer: Qur'anMuslims read the Qur'an.

  2. 2. "Bismillah" means…

    • A. In the name of Allah
    • B. Good morning
    • C. Thank you
    • D. Goodbye
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    Answer: In the name of AllahMuslims say it before starting things.

  3. 3. A chapter of the Qur'an is called a surah.

    • A. True
    • B. False
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    Answer: TrueThat is the word for a chapter.

  4. 4. We should shout when the Qur'an is recited.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: FalseWe should listen quietly.

  5. 5. Surah Al-Ikhlas teaches that God is ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: One"Say: He is Allah, the One."

  6. 6. Write one way to show respect for the Qur'an.

    Show answer
    Answer: E.g. keep it clean, listen quietly.The Qur'an is holy to Muslims.

Homework

  1. Ask a Muslim friend or neighbour to tell you one short passage and its meaning.