Arabic Alphabets (ḌĀd Do Yā) – Basic 1 Islamic Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

The Arabic alphabet has 28 letters. This lesson covers the last 14, from Ḍād (ض) to Yā (ي). Each letter has a name, a sound and a shape that students can learn to recognise. Students will say the letters in order, find them in important Islamic words such as Qur’an and Muhammad, and practise writing them.

Behavioural objectives

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

• say the names of all 28 Arabic letters in order, from Alif to Yā
• name and pronounce the letters from Ḍād (ض) to Yā (ي)
• point out these letters in the words Qur’an, Muhammad, Nur, Yawm and Salah
• give reasons why Muslims learn Arabic
• write the 28 Arabic letters in order

What are the Arabic letters from Ḍād to Yā?

There are 14 letters from Ḍād (ض) to Yā (ي). They are numbered 15 to 28 in the alphabet.

What are all 28 Arabic letters in order?

ا ب ت ث ج ح خ د ذ ر ز س ش ص ض ط ظ ع غ ف ق ك ل م ن ه و ي

Recite the letters

Say all 28 letters in order:

Alif, Bā, Tā, Thā, Jīm, Ḥā, Khā, Dāl, Dhāl, Rā, Zāy, Sīn, Shīn, Ṣād, Ḍād, Ṭā, Ẓā, ‘Ayn, Ghayn, Fā, Qāf, Kāf, Lām, Mīm, Nūn, Hā, Wāw, Yā

Which important Islamic words use these letters?

The Shahādah in Arabic

لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ

Can you find the letters you learned?

What practice activities can students do?

1. Write all 28 letters
   • Start from Alif (ا)
   • End with Yā (ي)
   • Practise every day
2. Say the alphabet song
   • Sing the letters in order
   • Make it fun
3. Letter recognition
   • Point to a letter
   • Say its name and sound
4. Build simple words
   • Use the letters you know
   • Ask your teacher to help

Why is learning Arabic important?

1. To read the Qur’an
   • The Qur’an is in Arabic
   • We want to read Allah’s words
2. To understand our prayers
   • Salah is in Arabic
   • We should know what we are saying
3. It is the language of the Prophet
   • Prophet Muhammad (SAW) spoke Arabic
   • It connects us to him
4. To understand Islam better
   • Many Islamic books are in Arabic
   • It helps us learn more

What are some tips for memorising the letters?

1. Practise daily
   • Write the letters every day
   • Say them out loud
2. Use flashcards
   • Make cards with each letter
   • Review them regularly
3. Group similar letters
   • ب ت ث (all have the same shape, different dots)
   • ج ح خ (all have a similar curved shape)
4. Be patient
   • Learning takes time
   • Keep trying
5. Ask for help
   • Ask your teacher
   • Ask your parents
   • Ask older siblings

Remember: Learning Arabic is an act of worship. Allah will reward you for trying. Keep practising and never give up.

Evaluation

Choose the correct answer.

1. The letter “م” is pronounced _____.
   • a) L
   • b) M
   • c) N
2. The last letter of the Arabic alphabet is _____.
   • a) و (Wāw)
   • b) ه (Hā)
   • c) ي (Yā)
3. The letter “ل” is pronounced _____.
   • a) K
   • b) L
   • c) M
4. Prophet Muhammad’s name in Arabic uses the letter _____.
   • a) م (Mīm)
   • b) س (Sīn)
   • c) ك (Kāf)
5. We learn Arabic to read the _____.
   • a) newspaper
   • b) Qur’an
   • c) storybook

Assignment

1. Write all 28 Arabic letters in order.
2. Practise saying the alphabet from Alif to Yā.
3. Find 5 Arabic letters in a Qur’an (with your parents’ help).
4. Try to write your name in Arabic (ask for help).