Kursiy (The Verse Of The Throne) (Quran 2 V 255) Basic 5 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Recite Ayatul Kursi in Arabic transliteration
2. Explain the English translation of the verse
3. Memorize the verse and discuss its importance

LESSON CONTENT

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greet pupils with “As-salamu alaikum”
• Brief review of previous lesson
• Introduce today’s topic: Ayatul Kursi

AYATUL KURSI – ARABIC TRANSLITERATION

Allahu la ilaha illa Huwa, Al-Hayyul-Qayyum. La ta’khuzuhu sinatun wa la nawm. Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard. Man zal-lazi yashfa’u ‘indahu illa bi-iznih. Ya’lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum, wa la yuhituna bi shay’im-min ‘ilmihi illa bima sha’a. Wasi’a kursiyyuhus-samawati wal-ard, wa la ya’uduhu hifzuhuma, wa Huwal-‘Aliyyul-‘Azim.

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

“Allah – there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Sustaining. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi (Throne/Footstool) extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.”

KEY TEACHINGS FROM AYATUL KURSI

1. Tawheed (Oneness of Allah): Allah is the only God worthy of worship
2. Allah’s Eternal Nature: He is Ever-Living and never sleeps or rests
3. Allah’s Ownership: Everything in heaven and earth belongs to Him
4. Allah’s Knowledge: He knows everything – past, present, and future
5. Allah’s Greatness: His throne encompasses all creation

IMPORTANCE OF AYATUL KURSI

1. Protection: Reciting it provides spiritual protection
2. Greatest Verse: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) called it the greatest verse in the Quran
3. Daily Recitation: Muslims recite it after prayers and before sleep
4. Understanding Allah: It teaches us about Allah’s attributes and power
5. Spiritual Strength: It increases faith and reliance on Allah

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Recitation Practice (10 minutes)

• Teacher recites the verse slowly
• Pupils repeat line by line
• Practice pronunciation together

Activity 2: Translation Discussion (10 minutes)

• Explain each part of the translation
• Ask pupils questions about the meaning
• Discuss Allah’s attributes mentioned in the verse

Activity 3: Memorization Exercise (10 minutes)

• Divide verse into smaller sections
• Practice each section repeatedly
• Encourage pupils to memorize at home

EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1. What does “La ilaha illa Allah” mean?
2. Name three attributes of Allah mentioned in Ayatul Kursi
3. Why is Ayatul Kursi important for Muslims?
4. When should Muslims recite this verse?
5. What does the verse teach us about Allah’s knowledge?

ASSIGNMENT

• Memorize the first three lines of Ayatul Kursi
• Practice reciting the verse daily
• Write the English meaning of “Al-Hayyul-Qayyum”

CONCLUSION (5 minutes)

• Summarize the lesson’s key points
• Emphasize the importance of understanding and memorizing Ayatul Kursi
• Encourage daily recitation
• Close with dua

MORAL LESSON

Ayatul Kursi teaches us to trust in Allah’s protection and to recognize His supreme power over all creation. It reminds us that Allah is always watching over us and never sleeps.

Teacher’s Note: Encourage pupils to recite with proper pronunciation and understanding, not just memorization.