Start with bismillah.

Ask: "How does it feel when someone forgets something important for you?"

For a few quiet minutes, listen to Idrees Abkar reciting Yusuf, shared by Idris Abkar.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who made the man forget?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How did Yusuf stay patient for years?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Yusuf is surah 12. Find ayah 42. The freed man forgot to mention Yusuf. Years passed. Yusuf kept patient and trusted Allah. Delays are part of Allah's plan; His timing is always right.

Fact: The Arabic word 'bid'a' means a few years, between three and nine.

Ask a grown-up about it.

Ages 5–8: Waiting game. Plant a seed and practise waiting patiently for it to grow.

Ages 9–12: Allah's timing. Write about something you had to wait for.

Finish with: "Bid' sinin means about ___ years."

Talk together:

• Why did Yusuf stay longer?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How do you wait patiently?
• What are you waiting for?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will wait patiently without complaining."

• Trust Allah's timing.
• Plant and wait.
• Share your writing.
• Next time: the next ayah (12:43) brings the king's dream. Explore it together!

Action: Wait patiently without complaining.