January 18, 2025
Surat An-Naba Lapbook
I have another fun surah lapbook to show you today. Surat An-Naba! InshaAllah you and your children find it of benefit.
Basic Facts about Surat An-Naba:
- This surah is number 78 in the Quran.
- It was revealed in Mecca.
- It gets its name from the word “an-na-ba” which means the news and it is used in the second ayah.
- This surah is also known as amma because it is the first word in the surah
- This surah is the first surah in Juz ‘Amma which is the 30th Juz of the Quran
Juz
- The Quran is divided into 30 equal parts which are called juz(singular)
- Two parts are called Juz’ayn
- Three or more parts are called Ajzaa’
- Each Juz is given a name-the name is based on the first ayah in the first surah of that particular juz
- That is why the 30th juz is known as Juz Amma as well because Surat An-Naba is the first surah in the 30th juz, and gets its name from the first word in the first ayah
Basic Surah Summary:
This surah is about how the disbelievers argue about Yawm Al-Qiyamah. When the Prophet(SAAS) first told his people(Quraysh) about Yawm Al-Qiyamah they would argue about whether it would really happen or not. Allah(SWT) asks the disbelievers in this surah what they are arguing about. He(SWT) responds by saying “Is it the great news?”, meaning Yawm Al-Qiyamah. This news/day is the greatest event for all of creation. Allah(SWT) tells those who deny that the ayahs in this surah prove that Allah(SWT) is capable of making this day happen. Because He(SWT) created everything.
Examples of Allah’s Power:
- He created the earth as a resting place
- He created the mountains as stakes/pegs to stabilize the earth
- He created us in pairs, male and female
- He gave us sleep so we can rest
- He made the night as a covering-for rest and tranquility from the day
- He gave us the day so we can have a livelihood and do what needs to get done
- He made the sky which has seven heavens
- He made the sun to give us light and warmth
- He sends down rain from the clouds to give us water to drink, to wash, care for crops and animals
- He gave us grains and vegetables-we have a wide variety of food to enjoy and benefit us
- He has given us orchards and gardens to grow food and beautiful flowers
After Allah(SWT) talks about all the things He has given us, He reminds us that Yawm Al-Qiyamah has an appointed time and only Allah(SWT) knows the time.
It starts with the blowing of the horn by Angel Israfeel. Everyone will be resurrected and the heavens will open up. The earth will be flat and everyone will be gathered for judgement. Allah(SWT) tells us that Jahannam has been prepared for the disbelievers and they will remain there. They will wish they were dust on this day. They will not have anything cool to drink. They will be given boiling water. All because they did not follow Allah’s(SWT) commands and chose to follow their desires.
The believers will enter Jannah and be given everything their heart desires. They will live in lush gardens and have delicious food to eat. They will joyous. They will be rewarded immensely for their good deeds and following Allah’s commands
Allah(SWT) tells us on this day all of creation will come before Allah(SWT). Including the angels, jinn and animals. No one will be allowed to speak unless Allah(SWT) gives them permission.
If we want to enter Jannah we must work very hard in this life and do what is halal and stay away from what is haram.
The ages for these lapbooks:
This lapbook can be used alongside the Ad-Duha Institute Mini Tafseer Books. They are a wonderful series of books for children. I recommend you check out their website. You can purchase the Surat An-Naba mini-book or the Surat An-Naba e-book. Be sure to click the correct book format when purchasing. You can buy each book separately or as a set. Check out the pages of the books here. I gave a book to each child so that they can color and participate by reading along with me.
These lapbooks can be used for level grades, I would say from maybe 4th-6/7 depending on the age of your child/student and what they are able to do. If your child/students are on the younger side you can just choose the basic minibooks about the surah and make a smaller lapbook. And then as they get older you can incorporate more minibooks about the surah that can then be added to their lapbook.
If you have older students you can have them read and do the minibook themselves. They can either cut and paste the answers into the mini books or they can write it in themselves. You can give them a quiz after a review to see if they have fully understood and retained the information. I will be sharing a study guide and quiz later so be sure to keep a look out.
If you have younger readers you can read it together as a group and then you can help them cut and paste the answers inside the mini books. The very young may not be able to do all the mini books. You can pick and choose which ones you would like your students to do. Another option is for the parent/teacher to cut out all mini books and paste them into the lapbook so it is ready for the younger student to use. Then the student can paste the answer inside the minibook. This way the parent or teacher can focus on spending time going over and explaining the surah.
If this is too easy for your older students then you can soon check out my Surat An-Naba Notebooking Pages where students/adults can write out what they know and learned from the surah.
New Series Coming Soon!
I will be coming out with a new series of surah lapbooks for Pre-k through maybe 2nd to 3rd grade. It will be a simplified version of my lapbooks, but it will give them exposure to the basic facts about the surah so they can learn along with their siblings or students. So be sure to keep a look out. I will post it on Instagram when they are ready to be released, so be sure to follow me so you do not miss out on any new content!
How long will it take to complete this lapbook?
It all depends on you and your family. Older students might finish in a few days to a week and younger students may take a couple of weeks or more. Do not feel pressured to finish in a certain time. Pace yourself and your kids to what best suits your family.
What is included in this lapbook?
- Facts about the surah mini books
- Vocabulary mini book
- Trace the arabic letters of the surah
- Tafseer mini book
- Translation mini book
- What you should say before reciting Quran mini book
- Over 30 other mini books
In the above photo, because the surahs are starting to get a bit longer, I have made this option for you if you decide not to use the minibooks inside the lapbook. You can use this option and just staple each packet together and place in the back pocket of the lapbook. Check out my Surat An-Naba lapbook to see how this is shown.
If you would like a copy of this lapbook you can purchase it in my shop here.
Check out my entire shop here.
Check out my Surat An-Naba Lapbook Video here to see the complete layout of this lapbook.
If you have older kids or adults who would like to write more in depth about the surah, be sure to check out my Surat An-Naba Notebook Pages here.
Before you download any of my work, please note the following!
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY PORTION OF THIS BOOK/PAGES BE DOWNLOADED AND SOLD FOR PROFIT.
The content of this lapbook is copyrighted intellectual property and offered solely here for purchase download and personal use(one household) exclusively. I also offer classroom or school license if it is for a classroom/co-op or school setting.
This is an Amanah(trust) that the appropriate license will be purchased for the appropriate use. May Allah(SWT) reward you in abundance for teaching our children.
If you find a mistake or would like me to add a minibook or have other ideas please leave a kind comment below or email me at: support@lessonsfromthegulf.com
Supplies Needed:
file folders (or large sheets of construction paper)
scissors
glue
tape
bone folder-optional
Check out these links to see how I make the lapbooks.
How to make a lapbook tutorial-Check out my YouTube channel
Hope it is of benefit.
Peace and Blessings,
