Recitation and Memorisation of Surahs Quraish, Fil, Humazah, Asr and Takathur for Primary 4

Recitation of Qur’an (Quraish, Fil, Humazah, Asr and Takathur)

Performance Objectives

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

1. recite the Suwar (chapters) Quraish, Fil, Humazah, Asr and Takathur;
2. memorise the Suwar.

Introduction to Reciting and Memorising the Qur’an

The Qur’an is the holy book of Islam, containing the words of Allah (God) revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Reciting the Qur’an means reading it aloud correctly, while memorising it means learning it by heart. Both are very important acts of worship in Islam, bringing many rewards and blessings.

When Muslims recite the Qur’an, they connect with Allah and understand His messages. Memorising parts of the Qur’an helps Muslims to remember Allah’s guidance and use it in their daily lives, especially during prayers.

Memory Verse

A memory verse helps learners remember an important message. For this lesson, the memory verse reminds Muslims about the ease of memorising the Qur’an and encourages them to do so.

The memory verse is from Surah Al-Qamar, Ayah 17:

وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

Transliteration: Wa laqad yassarnal-Qur’ana lidh-dhikri fahal mim muddakir.

Meaning: “And We have certainly made the Qur’an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?”

This ayah teaches that Allah has made the Qur’an easy to remember and understand for those who try. It encourages everyone to learn and memorise its verses.

Recitation and Memorisation of Surahs

This section provides the Arabic text, transliteration, English meaning, and a simple lesson for each of the five Surahs. Learners should practise reciting each Surah correctly and then work towards memorising them.

Surah Quraish (Chapter 106)

Surah Quraish is the 106th chapter of the Qur’an and has 4 verses. It was revealed in Makkah.

This Surah reminds the Quraish tribe of Makkah about Allah’s blessings upon them, especially the safety and security they enjoyed during their trade journeys.

1. لِإِيلَافِ قُرَيْشٍ
2. إِيلَافِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ الشِّتَاءِ وَالصَّيْفِ
3. فَلْيَعْبُدُوا رَبَّ هَٰذَا الْبَيْتِ
4. الَّذِي أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٍ وَآمَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍ

Transliteration:

1. Li’eelaafi Quraish
2. Eelaafihim rihlatash-shitaa’i was-saif
3. Fal ya’budoo Rabba haazal-Bait
4. Allazee at’amahum min joo’inw wa aamanahum min khawf

English Meaning:

1. For the accustomed security of Quraish,
2. Their accustomed security [in] the journey of winter and summer –
3. Let them worship the Lord of this House,
4. Who fed them from hunger and made them safe from fear.

Simple Lesson: Allah protected the Quraish tribe and provided for them, so they should worship Him alone and be grateful for His blessings.

Surah Al-Fil (Chapter 105)

Surah Al-Fil is the 105th chapter of the Qur’an and has 5 verses. It was revealed in Makkah.

This Surah tells the story of the Army of the Elephant, led by Abraha, who tried to destroy the Ka’bah in Makkah. Allah protected His House by sending birds that dropped stones on the army.

1. أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ فَعَلَ رَبُّكَ بِأَصْحَابِ الْفِيلِ
2. أَلَمْ يَجْعَلْ كَيْدَهُمْ فِي تَضْلِيلٍ
3. وَأَرْسَلَ عَلَيْهِمْ طَيْرًا أَبَابِيلَ
4. تَرْمِيهِم بِحِجَارَةٍ مِّن سِجِّيلٍ
5. فَجَعَلَهُمْ كَعَصْفٍ مَّأْكُولٍ

Transliteration:

1. Alam tara kaifa fa’ala Rabbuka bi ashaabil-Feel
2. Alam yaj’al kaidahum fee tadleel
3. Wa arsala ‘alaihim tairan abaabeel
4. Tarmeehim bi hijaaratim min sijjeel
5. Faja’alahum ka’asfim ma’kool

English Meaning:

1. Have you not considered, [O Muhammad], how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant?
2. Did He not make their plan into misguidance?
3. And He sent against them birds in flocks,
4. Striking them with stones of hard clay,
5. And He made them like eaten straw.

Simple Lesson: Allah protects His House and His religion. No one can harm what Allah protects. This shows Allah’s great power.

Surah Al-Humazah (Chapter 104)

Surah Al-Humazah is the 104th chapter of the Qur’an and has 9 verses. It was revealed in Makkah.

This Surah warns against people who backbite, slander others, and gather wealth thinking it will make them immortal. It describes the punishment for such actions in the Hereafter.

1. وَيْلٌ لِّكُلِّ هُمَزَةٍ لُّمَزَةٍ
2. الَّذِي جَمَعَ مَالًا وَعَدَّدَهُ
3. يَحْسَبُ أَنَّ مَالَهُ أَخْلَدَهُ
4. كَلَّا ۖ لَيُنبَذَنَّ فِي الْحُطَمَةِ
5. وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا الْحُطَمَةُ
6. نَارُ اللَّهِ الْمُوقَدَةُ
7. الَّتِي تَطَّلِعُ عَلَى الْأَفْئِدَةِ
8. إِنَّهَا عَلَيْهِم مُّؤْصَدَةٌ
9. فِي عَمَدٍ مُّمَدَّدَةٍ

Transliteration:

1. Wailul likulli humazatil lumazah
2. Allazee jama’a maalanw wa ‘addadah
3. Yahsabbu anna maalahooo akhladah
4. Kallaa la yunbazanna fil Hutamah
5. Wa maa adraaka mal-Hutamah
6. Naarul laahil-mooqadah
7. Allatee tattali’u ‘alal-af’idah
8. Innahaa ‘alaihim mu’sadah
9. Fee ‘amadim mumaddadah

English Meaning:

1. Woe to every slanderer and backbiter
2. Who collects wealth and [continuously] counts it.
3. He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal.
4. No! He will surely be thrown into the Crusher.
5. And what can make you know what is the Crusher?
6. It is the fire of Allah, [eternally] kindled,
7. Which mounts upon the hearts.
8. Indeed, it will be closed upon them
9. In extended columns.

Simple Lesson: Muslims should avoid backbiting, slandering others, and being greedy. True success is not in wealth but in good deeds and pleasing Allah.

Surah Al-Asr (Chapter 103)

Surah Al-Asr is the 103rd chapter of the Qur’an and has 3 verses. It was revealed in Makkah.

This short but powerful Surah explains that all human beings are in loss, except for those who have faith, do good deeds, advise each other to truth, and advise each other to patience.

1. وَالْعَصْرِ
2. إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ
3. إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ

Transliteration:

1. Wal-‘Asr
2. Innal-insana lafee khusr
3. Illal-ladheena amanoo wa ‘amilus-salihati wa tawasaw bil-haqqi wa tawasaw bis-sabr

English Meaning:

1. By the time,
2. Indeed, mankind is in [great] loss,
3. Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.

Simple Lesson: Time passes quickly. To avoid loss, Muslims must believe in Allah, do good deeds, tell others to do good, and be patient.

Surah At-Takathur (Chapter 102)

Surah At-Takathur is the 102nd chapter of the Qur’an and has 8 verses. It was revealed in Makkah.

This Surah warns against being distracted by worldly possessions and competition in accumulating wealth and status, reminding people that they will be questioned about these blessings on the Day of Judgment.

1. أَلْهَاكُمُ التَّكَاثُرُ
2. حَتَّىٰ زُرْتُمُ الْمَقَابِرَ
3. كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ
4. ثُمَّ كَلَّا سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ
5. كَلَّا لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عِلْمَ الْيَقِينِ
6. لَتَرَوُنَّ الْجَحِيمَ
7. ثُمَّ لَتَرَوُنَّهَا عَيْنَ الْيَقِينِ
8. ثُمَّ لَتُسْأَلُنَّ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ النَّعِيمِ

Transliteration:

1. Alhaakumut takaathur
2. Hatta zurtumul-maqaabir
3. Kalla sawfa ta’lamoon
4. Thumma kalla sawfa ta’lamoon
5. Kalla law ta’lamoona ‘ilmal yaqeen
6. Latarawunnal jaheem
7. Thumma latarawunnahaa ‘ainal yaqeen
8. Thumma latu sa’alunna yauma’izin ‘anin na’eem

English Meaning:

1. Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you
2. Until you visit the graveyards.
3. No! You are going to know.
4. Then no! You are going to know.
5. No! If you only knew with knowledge of certainty,
6. You would surely see the Hellfire.
7. Then you will surely see it with the eye of certainty.
8. Then, on that Day, you will surely be asked about pleasure.

Simple Lesson: Do not let the desire for more wealth and worldly things distract from remembering Allah and doing good deeds. Everyone will be asked about the blessings they received.

Tips for Correct Recitation

Reciting the Qur’an correctly means pronouncing the Arabic letters and words clearly and following the rules of Tajweed (the science of Qur’anic recitation). For Primary 4 learners, focus on these simple tips:

1. Listen Carefully: Listen to a good reciter (Qari) using an audio device (like an MP3 player or VCD) and try to imitate their pronunciation.
2. Read Slowly: Do not rush. Read each word clearly and slowly.
3. Open Your Mouth: Make sure your mouth is open enough to pronounce the letters correctly.
4. Practise Regularly: The more you practise, the better you will become. Try to recite a little bit every day.
5. Ask for Help: If you are unsure about how to pronounce a word, ask your teacher or an adult who knows how to recite the Qur’an.

Tips for Memorising the Qur’an

Memorising the Qur’an requires effort and patience. Here are some helpful tips for learning these Surahs by heart:

1. Understand the Meaning: Knowing what each Surah means can help you remember the verses better.
2. Break it Down: Do not try to memorise a whole Surah at once. Break it into smaller parts, like one or two verses at a time.
3. Repeat, Repeat, Repeat: Read the verses you want to memorise many times. Repeat them aloud until you can say them without looking.
4. Listen and Recite Along: Listen to the audio recitation of the Surah and try to recite along with it. This helps with both pronunciation and memorisation.
5. Recite in Prayer: Once you have memorised a few verses, try to recite them during your daily prayers (Salat). This helps to strengthen your memory.
6. Review Regularly: Do not just memorise and forget. Regularly review the Surahs you have learned to keep them fresh in your mind.
7. Be Patient: Memorising the Qur’an takes time. Do not get discouraged if it feels difficult at first. Keep trying, and Allah will help you.