Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Can any plan beat Allah's plan?"

Omar Hisham Al Arabi recites Ar-Ra'd on his own channel. Play the first few minutes.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "To whom does all planning belong?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How does Allah's planning make me feel safe?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ar-Ra'd is surah 13. Find ayah 42. People have always plotted against the truth. Their plans fail, because the real planning belongs to Allah. He knows every deed. In the end it will be clear who gets the good home.

Fact: Al-Anfal 8:30 says Allah plans better than all planners. Read it with a grown-up.

Ages 5–8: Plan and trust. Make a plan for tomorrow, then say 'in sha Allah'.

Ages 9–12: Allah's plan. Write about a time things turned out better than your plan.

Finish with: "Al-Anfal 8:30 says ___."

Talk together:

• Whose planning wins?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why do we say in sha Allah?
• What plan will you hand to Allah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say in sha Allah when I make plans."

• Trust Allah's plan.
• Plan and say in sha Allah.
• Share your story.
• Next time: the next ayah (13:43) ends the surah with Allah as witness. Explore it together!

Action: Say in sha Allah when you make plans.