Süratul-Lahab (Q 111) vs 1-3 – Basic 2 Islamic Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

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

1. Recite Süratul-Lahab (Q111) with appropriate tone (verses 1-3)
2. Examine the meaning of these verses
3. Commit these verses to memory

Materials Needed

• Qur’an or printed verses
• Audio recording (if available)
• Visual aids with Arabic text
• Translation sheets

Introduction

• Begin with “Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh”
• Recite “A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytani’r-rajim” and “Bismillahi’r-Rahmani’r-Rahim”
• Explain that we are learning a chapter (Surah) from the Holy Qur’an

Main Content

About Süratul-Lahab

• Name: Süratul-Lahab means “The Chapter of the Flame”
• Number: It is the 111th chapter in the Qur’an
• Verses: It has 5 verses in total
• When revealed: This Surah was revealed in Makkah

Verses 1-3 in Arabic

Verse 1: تَبَّتْ يَدَا أَبِي لَهَبٍ وَتَبَّ “Tabbat yada Abi Lahabin wa tabb”

Verse 2: مَا أَغْنَىٰ عَنْهُ مَالُهُ وَمَا كَسَبَ “Ma aghna ‘anhu maluhu wa ma kasab”

Verse 3: سَيَصْلَىٰ نَارًا ذَاتَ لَهَبٍ “Sa-yasla naran thata lahab”

Simple Meanings

Verse 1: “May the hands of Abu Lahab be ruined, and ruined is he.”

• This verse speaks about Abu Lahab, who was an enemy of Islam
• It shows that Allah does not like people who fight against His message

Verse 2: “His wealth will not benefit him, nor what he earned.”

• This teaches us that money and possessions cannot save someone who does wrong
• Only good deeds and faith in Allah matter

Verse 3: “He will burn in a Fire of blazing flame.”

• This tells us about the punishment for those who oppose Allah
• It reminds us to always choose what is right

Activity Time

Activity 1: Recitation Practice

• Teacher recites each verse slowly
• Pupils repeat after the teacher
• Practice pronunciation together

Activity 2: Memory Game

• Teacher says first part of verse, pupils complete it
• Gradually increase the length pupils must remember
• Use hand gestures to help memorization

Summary

• We learned the first 3 verses of Süratul-Lahab
• These verses teach us about consequences of opposing Allah
• We should always choose to do good and follow Islamic teachings

Assessment

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. What does “Süratul-Lahab” mean? a) The Chapter of Light b) The Chapter of the Flame c) The Chapter of Peace
2. How many verses are in the complete Süratul-Lahab? a) 3 verses b) 4 verses c) 5 verses
3. Who is mentioned in the first verse? a) Abu Bakr b) Abu Lahab c) Abu Talib
4. According to verse 2, what cannot benefit Abu Lahab? a) His prayers b) His wealth c) His family
5. Where was Süratul-Lahab revealed? a) Madinah b) Makkah c) Taif

Homework

• Practice reciting verses 1-3 of Süratul-Lahab daily
• Try to memorize these verses for next class

Answer Key

1. b) The Chapter of the Flame
2. c) 5 verses
3. b) Abu Lahab
4. b) His wealth
5. b) Makkah