Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What do you look for in a good guidebook?"

Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary recites An-Nahl on Ali J. A few minutes is plenty.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What four things is the Book?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How does the Quran explain everything I need?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Nahl is surah 16. Find ayah 89. The Quran explains all we need for guidance. It is guidance, mercy and good news for Muslims. The Prophet will be a witness for his people.

Fact: List the four descriptions of the Book in this ayah.

Ages 5–8: Four words. Learn: guidance, mercy, good news, explanation.

Ages 9–12: The Book. Write how the Quran is each of the four things.

Finish with: "The four descriptions are ___."

Talk together:

• What is the Book?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How does it guide you?
• Which description do you love?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will read a little Quran with meaning daily."

• Follow the Book.
• Learn the four words.
• Read your 'The Book' writing aloud.
• Next time: the next ayah (16:90) gives a famous command. Explore it together!

Action: Read a little Quran with meaning daily.