Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why do you think Allah created us?"

Put on Ismail Hashim's Hud from MY Quran and follow along for a little while.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who doesn't keep differing?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What does it mean to be shown Allah's mercy?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Hud is surah 11. Find ayah 119. Those Allah has mercy on are guided and united on the truth. The ayah also gives one serious line about Hell. We ask Allah for His mercy. Questions about this ayah go to an ustaz or ustazah.

Fact: Al-A'raf 7:156 says Allah's mercy covers all things. Read it.

Ages 5–8: Mercy du'a. Say 'Ya Rahman, have mercy on me'.

Ages 9–12: Seeking mercy. Write how we can seek Allah's mercy.

Finish with: "Al-A'raf 7:156 says ___."

Talk together:

• Who is shown mercy?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How do we seek mercy?
• What du'a for mercy will you make?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask Allah for mercy every night."

• Seek Allah's mercy.
• Make the du'a.
• Share your writing.
• Next time: the next ayah (11:120) explains why these stories were told. Explore it together!

Action: Ask Allah for mercy every night.