25 Names Prophets Mentioned In The Qur’an Basic 2 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

Learning Objectives

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

1. Recall the names of these Prophets of Allah: Idris, Ibrahim, Ismail, Is-haq, Yusuf (AS)
2. Assess the function performed by these Prophets of Allah
3. Cite relevant verses from the Qur’ān

Materials Needed

• Chart with Prophets’ names
• Picture illustrations of the Prophets
• Qur’ān or printed verses
• Story books about the Prophets

Introduction

• Islamic greeting: “Assalamu Alaikum”
• Ask pupils: “Who teaches people about Allah?”
• Explain that Allah sent special people called Prophets to guide humanity
• Tell pupils we will learn about five great Prophets today

Main Content

What is a Prophet?

A Prophet (Nabi) is a special person chosen by Allah to teach people about Islam and guide them to the right path. Allah sent many Prophets to different communities.

The Five Prophets We Will Learn

1. Prophet Idris (AS) – إدريس

• Who he was: One of the early Prophets sent by Allah
• His function: He taught people to worship only Allah
• Special quality: He was very knowledgeable and patient
• Qur’anic reference: “And mention in the Book, Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet.” (Qur’ān 19:56)

2. Prophet Ibrahim (AS) – إبراهيم

• Who he was: Known as the friend of Allah (Khalil Allah)
• His function: He fought against idol worship and taught Tawheed (Oneness of Allah)
• Special quality: He was very obedient to Allah
• Qur’anic reference: “And mention in the Book about Ibrahim. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet.” (Qur’ān 19:41)

3. Prophet Ismail (AS) – إسماعيل

• Who he was: Son of Prophet Ibrahim
• His function: He helped his father spread Islam and build the Ka’bah
• Special quality: He was very obedient to his father and Allah
• Qur’anic reference: “And mention in the Book, Ismail. Indeed, he was true to his promise, and he was a messenger and a prophet.” (Qur’ān 19:54)

4. Prophet Is-haq (AS) – إسحاق

• Who he was: Another son of Prophet Ibrahim
• His function: He continued his father’s mission of teaching people about Allah
• Special quality: He was righteous and wise
• Qur’anic reference: “And We gave him Is-haq and Ya’qub in addition; all [of them] We made righteous.” (Qur’ān 21:72)

5. Prophet Yusuf (AS) – يوسف

• Who he was: Son of Prophet Ya’qub, great-grandson of Ibrahim
• His function: He taught people in Egypt about worshipping Allah alone
• Special quality: He was very handsome, truthful, and forgiving
• Qur’anic reference: “Indeed, in Yusuf and his brothers are signs for those who ask.” (Qur’ān 12:7)

Functions All Prophets Performed

1. Teaching people about Allah: They told people to worship only Allah
2. Guiding to good behavior: They showed people how to be kind and honest
3. Warning about wrong actions: They advised people to stop bad habits
4. Setting good examples: They lived their lives as perfect models
5. Bringing Allah’s message: They delivered what Allah wanted people to know

Activity Time

Activity 1: Name Recognition

Teacher shows pictures/names, pupils identify the Prophet.

Activity 2: Matching Game

Match each Prophet with their special quality or relationship.

Activity 3: Story Time

Teacher tells a simple story about one of the Prophets.

Activity 4: Recitation Practice

Practice saying the Prophets’ names in Arabic correctly.

Why Allah Sent Prophets

• To teach people the right way to live
• To show people how to worship Allah properly
• To guide people away from wrong actions
• To bring peace and justice to communities
• To prepare people for the afterlife

Summary

• Allah sent many Prophets to guide humanity
• Today we learned about five great Prophets: Idris, Ibrahim, Ismail, Is-haq, and Yusuf
• All Prophets taught people to worship only Allah
• Each Prophet had special qualities that made them good leaders
• We should follow their examples in our daily lives

Assessment

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. How many Prophets did we learn about today? a) Three b) Four c) Five
2. Who is known as the friend of Allah? a) Prophet Idris b) Prophet Ibrahim c) Prophet Yusuf
3. Prophet Ismail was the son of: a) Prophet Idris b) Prophet Ibrahim c) Prophet Is-haq
4. Which Prophet was very handsome and forgiving? a) Prophet Yusuf b) Prophet Ismail c) Prophet Idris
5. What is the main function of all Prophets? a) To be kings b) To teach people about Allah c) To build houses
6. Prophet Is-haq was the _______ of Prophet Ibrahim. a) father b) brother c) son

Homework

• Memorize the names of all five Prophets
• Ask your parents to tell you one story about any of these Prophets
• Practice writing the Prophets’ names in your exercise book

Answer Key

1. c) Five
2. b) Prophet Ibrahim
3. b) Prophet Ibrahim
4. a) Prophet Yusuf
5. b) To teach people about Allah
6. c) son