الوحدة الاولى - الصفحة 8 | The Prayer Times in Islam

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Welcome to Drosy Tariq. In today's English language lesson for Iraqi Islamic schools, we are focusing on Unit 1, Page 8 of the curriculum. The topic of this lesson is The Daily Prayer Times in Islam.

Learning how to express daily Islamic routines in English is very important for ESL (English as a Second Language) students. In Islam, the second pillar of faith is Salah (صلاة), which means the five daily prayers. By learning these terms in English, students can easily communicate their daily routines, culture, and religious practices to English speakers around the world.

Before we read our main English comprehension passage, let's learn the vocabulary using our interactive flashcards below.

English Reading & Grammar: Daily Prayer Routines

Now that we have practiced our vocabulary with the flashcards, let's read a short English text about the daily routine of a Muslim student. Reading texts like this will help you answer questions in your English exams, and help you practice grammar topics like The Present Perfect Tense and Daily Routines found in Unit 4 of our book.

Reading Comprehension Passage

"Ali is a hard-working student in Iraq. He wakes up very early every morning to perform the Dawn Prayer (Fajr) before the sun rises. After school, around midday, he performs the Noon Prayer (Dhuhr). Later, when he finishes his homework in the late afternoon, he prays the Afternoon Prayer (Asr). As the sun goes down, Ali and his family eat dinner and perform the Sunset Prayer (Maghrib). Finally, before going to sleep at night, he performs the Night Prayer (Isha). This daily routine keeps him disciplined and peaceful."

ESL Vocabulary Focus

Memorize these important English words from the text. They will appear in your school exams:

English Word	Type	Arabic Meaning
Dawn	Noun	الفجر / بداية شروق الشمس
Noon / Midday	Noun	الظهر / منتصف النهار
Sunset	Noun	غروب الشمس
Perform	Verb	يؤدي / يقوم بـ (مثل أداء الصلاة)
Routine	Noun	روتين / عمل يومي معتاد

Detailed Explanation of The Five Prayers in English

To teach this subject accurately, and to pass your English exams, it is highly helpful to know both the Arabic names and the English translations for the specific window of time for each prayer.

1. The Dawn Prayer (Fajr)

English Time: From the first break of dawn light until just before sunrise.
Grammar Practice: "I have performed my Dawn prayer." (Present Perfect)

2. The Midday Prayer (Dhuhr)

English Time: Begins just after the sun passes its highest point (noon) and lasts until late afternoon.
Context: This prayer usually occurs during the busy school day.

3. The Afternoon Prayer (Asr)

English Time: From late afternoon until right before sunset.
Context: This is prayed when students return home from school.

4. The Sunset Prayer (Maghrib)

English Time: Begins immediately after the sun completely sets below the horizon (the West).
Context: During the holy month of Ramadan, this is the exact time when Muslims break their daily fast.

5. The Night Prayer (Isha)

English Time: From the total disappearance of twilight until the night time.
Context: This is the final mandatory prayer before going to sleep.

📚 More English Lessons for Islamic Schools

If you found this lesson helpful, you should continue your studies with our other English grammar and vocabulary lessons:

Grammar Practice: Learn about Demonstratives in Unit Two (Page 28)
Writing Practice: How to Write a Paragraph About Your Family
Religious Vocabulary: English Vocabulary for Prophetic Traditions and Salutations
Next Lesson: Unit 7 Lesson 3: How to Use Tag Questions

الوحدة الاولى - الصفحة 8 | The Prayer Times in Islam

English Lesson: Prayer Times In Islam

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Learning Objective

Interactive Vocabulary Flashcards