Introduction of Vowels Fätihah, Kasrah and Dummah – Basic 2 Islamic Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

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

1. Recognize the signs of these vowels
2. Distinguish between the vowels: Fätihah, Kasrah and Dummah
3. Participate in writing and using vowels with some alphabets

Materials Needed

• Arabic alphabet chart
• Vowel symbols chart
• Writing boards/exercise books
• Colored markers

Introduction

• Greet pupils with “Assalamu Alaikum”
• Review previous lesson briefly
• Introduce today’s topic about Arabic vowels

Main Content

What are Vowels?

Vowels are special marks we put on Arabic letters to help us read them correctly. Just like in English, vowels help us pronounce words properly.

The Three Main Vowels:

1. Fätihah (َ )

• Shape: A small line above the letter (like this: َ)
• Sound: Makes an “a” sound (like “cat”)
• Example: بَ = “ba”

2. Kasrah ( ِ)

• Shape: A small line below the letter (like this: ِ)
• Sound: Makes an “i” sound (like “bit”)
• Example: بِ = “bi”

3. Dummah ( ُ)

• Shape: A small curved line above the letter (like this: ُ)
• Sound: Makes a “u” sound (like “but”)
• Example: بُ = “bu”

Activity Time

Activity 1: Vowel Recognition

Show pupils different letters with vowels and have them identify which vowel is being used.

Activity 2: Writing Practice

Let pupils practice writing simple letters with each vowel:

• تَ (ta) – with Fätihah
• تِ (ti) – with Kasrah
• تُ (tu) – with Dummah

Activity 3: Sound Practice

Practice pronouncing letters with different vowels together as a class.

Summary

• Recap the three vowels learned
• Emphasize the importance of vowels in reading Arabic
• Remind pupils that these vowels help us read the Qur’an correctly

Assessment

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Which vowel makes the “a” sound? a) Kasrah b) Fätihah c) Dummah
2. The vowel that goes BELOW the letter is called: a) Fätihah b) Dummah c) Kasrah
3. Which symbol represents Dummah? a) َ b) ِ c) ُ
4. The letter بَ is pronounced as: a) bi b) bu c) ba
5. Which vowel makes the “u” sound? a) Fätihah b) Kasrah c) Dummah

Homework

Practice writing your name’s first letter with each of the three vowels.

Answer Key

1. b) Fätihah
2. c) Kasrah
3. c) ُ
4. c) ba
5. c) Dummah