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خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ بِٱلْحَقِّ ۚ تَعَٰلَىٰ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ
Khalaqa ssamāwāti wal-'ar'ḍa bil-ḥaqqi . taʻālā ʻammā yush'rikūna
He has created the heavens and the earth for just ends: Far is He above having the partners they ascribe to Him!
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah created the heavens and the earth for a true purpose, and He is far above the partners people give Him.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Does anything in nature look like an accident to you?"
A short clip on My QuranTime recites ayat 1–6 of An-Nahl. Play the whole clip.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "How did Allah create the heavens and earth?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What is the purpose of creation?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Nahl is surah 16. Find ayah 3. Nothing in creation is a game. Allah made the skies and earth for a real purpose: so we would know Him and worship Him. Nothing can be His partner.
Fact: The Earth spins all the time, giving us day and night. Find out how long one spin takes.
Ages 5–8: Spin the globe. Spin a ball with a torch shining on it to see day and night.
Ages 9–12: Purpose. Write what you think your purpose is.
Finish with: "The Earth spins once every ___ hours."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will start my day with an intention to please Allah."
Action: Start your day with an intention to please Allah.
