Süratul-Mulk Basic 6 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

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

• Recite and memorize the Arabic text correctly
• Read the translation
• Relate the purpose and importance of the Surah’s revelation

Lesson Content:

About Suratul-Mulk:

• Chapter 67 of the Holy Quran
• Name means “The Kingdom” or “The Sovereignty”
• Contains 30 verses
• Revealed in Makkah (Makki Surah)
• Known as the “Protector Surah”

Arabic Text and Translation (Verses 1-10):

Verse 1: تَبَارَكَ الَّذِي بِيَدِهِ الْمُلْكُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Translation: “Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the kingdom, and He has power over all things.”

Verse 2: الَّذِي خَلَقَ الْمَوْتَ وَالْحَيَاةَ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفُورُ

Translation: “Who created death and life that He may test you, which of you is best in deeds. And He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving.”

Key Themes in These Verses:

1. Allah’s Supreme Power – Allah controls everything
2. Purpose of Life – We are tested through life and death
3. Good Deeds – We should compete in doing good
4. Allah’s Mercy – He is Forgiving and Mighty

Purpose and Importance:

1. Reminder of Allah’s Power

• Shows Allah controls all kingdoms
• Everything belongs to Him
• He can do anything He wills

2. Understanding Life’s Purpose

• Life is a test from Allah
• We should focus on good deeds
• Death and life are both from Allah

3. Encouragement for Believers

• Allah forgives our mistakes
• We should always try our best
• Good deeds bring us closer to Allah

4. Protection and Blessings

• Prophet (SAW) said this Surah protects from punishment
• Reading it brings blessings
• It intercedes for the reader

Benefits of Reading Suratul-Mulk:

• Protects from grave punishment
• Brings barakah (blessings)
• Increases faith and knowledge
• Reminds us of Allah’s greatness

HOMEWORK:

1. Memorize verses 1-3 of Suratul-Mulk
2. Write the meaning of “Tabarak” and “Mulk”
3. List 3 benefits of reading Suratul-Mulk