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The Basmalah: Starting With the Name of Allah
Teach young learners the beautiful meaning of bismillah and learn about Allah’s Names ar-Rahman and ar-Rahim with this engaging lesson featuring Arabic calligraphy, gratitude activities, and halaqah discussions.
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Begin every blessed action with Allah’s Name through this engaging lesson about the basmalah. Young learners will discover the profound meaning behind the beautiful phrase “بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ” and why starting with Allah’s Name brings help, blessings, and goodness to everything we do.
This spiritually enriching lesson explores two of Allah’s most Beautiful Names: ar-Rahman (the All-Merciful) and ar-Rahim (the Very Merciful). Through thoughtful reflection activities and practical applications, learners will understand that these Names reveal Allah’s kindness, love, and gentle care for us. They will be inspired to develop a deeper love for Allah as they recognise Him as the source of every blessing in their lives.
Children will develop a loving relationship with Allah through understanding His Beautiful Names. This lesson provides everything needed to encourages learners to remember Allah, seek His help, and begin every action with His blessed Name, recognising Him as al-Qadir (the All-Powerful).
- Recall when we say the basmalah
- Define ar-Rahman and ar-Rahim
- Explain why we say the basmalah
- Tick the correct answers: Identify when we say bismillah from various daily situations (before eating, when reciting Qur’an, at the start of each Surah).
- Trace and write: Complete Arabic calligraphy boxes with the meanings of each word in the basmalah.
- Gratitude list: Write down five special things Allah has given you to develop thankfulness.
- Reflection questions: Think deeply about who you love most and recognise that Allah created that person and placed them in your life.
- Halaqah discussion: Participate in a group circle time exploring four key questions about bismillah and Allah’s Beautiful Names.
- Ages 7+ students beginning their Islamic education journey
- Madrasahs and maktabs building strong Islamic foundations
- Homeschooling families seeking structured Islamic curriculum
- Islamic schools looking for easy-to-follow lessons
- Parents wanting to wanting to nurture faith and character at home
- Teachers searching for ready-to-use engaging resources
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