Süratul-Mā’Ūn (Q107) Verses 4-7 Basic 3 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

What We Will Learn Today

• How to read verses 4-7 of Süratul-Mā’ūn
• What these verses teach about prayer and helping others
• The difference between real worship and fake worship
• How to be sincere in our actions

The Sūrah in Arabic

فَوَيْلٌ لِّلْمُصَلِّينَ Fa-waylun lil-muṣallīn

الَّذِينَ هُمْ عَن صَلَاتِهِمْ سَاهُونَ Alladhīna hum ‘an ṣalātihim sāhūn

الَّذِينَ هُمْ يُرَاؤُونَ Alladhīna hum yurā’ūn

وَيَمْنَعُونَ الْمَاعُونَ Wa yamna’ūnal-mā’ūn

What It Means in English

Verse 4: “So woe to those who pray”

Verse 5: “Who are careless about their prayers”

Verse 6: “Who do things only to be seen by people”

Verse 7: “And refuse to give small helpful things”

Simple Meaning

Who is Allah Warning? Allah is warning people who:

1. Pray but don’t care – They pray but their hearts are not in it
2. Are careless about prayer – They forget prayer times or pray badly
3. Show off – They do good things only so people will praise them
4. Don’t help with small things – They won’t lend simple things like a cup or spoon

What is “Mā’ūn” (ماعون)?

• Small, everyday helpful things
• Like: a cup, spoon, bucket, pen, book
• Things people borrow from neighbors
• Simple acts of kindness

The Big Lesson: It’s not enough to just pray. We must:

• Pray sincerely with our hearts
• Be on time for prayers
• Help others without showing off
• Share small things willingly

Real vs. Fake Worship

Real Worshippers:

• Pray with their hearts
• Are never late for prayer
• Help others quietly
• Share things happily

Fake Worshippers:

• Pray only for people to see
• Are careless about prayer times
• Only help when others are watching
• Are stingy with small things

Allah’s Message: True faith shows in both prayer and kindness to others.

What We Learned

• Some people pray but are careless about it
• Some people do good things only to show off
• Real believers pray sincerely and help others quietly
• Even small acts of kindness are important to Allah
• Mā’ūn means small helpful things we should share

EXERCISES

1. Fill in the blanks:

1. Allah warns people who are __________ about their prayers.
2. Some people do good things only to be __________ by others.
3. Mā’ūn means small __________ things.
4. Real worshippers pray with their __________.

1. Answer these questions:

1. What does “sāhūn” mean in verse 5?
2. Give three examples of “mā’ūn” (small helpful things).
3. What’s the difference between real and fake worshippers?
4. Why does Allah warn people who pray?

1. Circle the right answer:

1. Mā’ūn means (big expensive things / small helpful things).
2. Real worshippers are (careless / careful) about prayer.
3. Showing off means doing good (to help / to be seen).
4. This sūrah teaches about (prayer only / prayer and kindness).

1. True or False:

1. It’s okay to be late for prayers sometimes. ( )
2. We should help others only when people are watching. ( )
3. Sharing small things is important to Allah. ( )
4. Real faith shows in both prayer and kindness. ( )

1. What type of person are you? Put a ✓ next to what you do:

Real Worshipper:

• I pray on time
• I help others quietly
• I share my things willingly
• I pray with my heart

Needs Improvement:

• I sometimes forget prayers
• I only help when others see me
• I don’t like sharing small things
• I pray without thinking

1. Memory Practice: Practice saying verse 7:

وَيَمْنَعُونَ الْمَاعُونَ Wa yamna’ūnal-mā’ūn

Life Lesson: Be sincere in prayer and generous with small kindnesses!