Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why should we always tell the truth, even when it is hard?"

Put on Islam Sobhi's Yusuf from Islam Sobhy (Topic) and follow along for a little while.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What will happen to the first young man?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why did Yusuf tell the truth even though it was sad news?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Yusuf is surah 12. Find ayah 41. Yusuf told both men honestly what their dreams meant. One would be freed and serve the king; the other would not survive. Telling hard news honestly and kindly is part of good character.

Fact: An-Nisa 4:135 asks us to stand for the truth even against ourselves. Read it.

Ages 5–8: Gentle honesty. Practise telling a small hard truth kindly.

Ages 9–12: Hard truths. Write how to tell difficult news gently.

Finish with: "An-Nisa 4:135 says stand for justice even ___."

Talk together:

• What did the dreams mean?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why tell the truth kindly?
• When might you need to share hard news?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will tell the truth gently when it is hard."

• Tell the truth kindly.
• Practise gentle honesty.
• Share your writing.
• Next time: the next ayah (12:42) has Yusuf ask to be remembered. Explore it together!

Action: Tell the truth gently when it is hard.