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مِن دُونِهِۦ ۖ فَكِيدُونِى جَمِيعًۭا ثُمَّ لَا تُنظِرُونِ
Min dūnihī . fakīdūnī jamīʻan thumma lā tunẓirūni
"Other gods as partners! so scheme (your worst) against me, all of you, and give me no respite.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Hud said they could all plot against him together and give him no time, for he had nothing to do with what they worshipped besides Allah.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What makes someone fearless?"
Play the 'Aad section of Surah Hud and listen for Hud's brave challenge to his people.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Hud dare them to do?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why wasn't Hud afraid of them all?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Hud is surah 11. Find ayah 55. Hud was one man against a strong nation. He said: plot together, I'm not afraid. He knew Allah protects. Trust in Allah removes fear.
Fact: Find the next ayah to see why Hud wasn't afraid (11:56).
Ages 5–8: Not alone. Talk about how Allah is always with us.
Ages 9–12: Fearless faith. Write why trusting Allah removes fear.
Finish with: "11:56 shows Hud trusted ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will say 'Allah is with me' when afraid."
Action: Say 'Allah is with you' when afraid.
