Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Is it better to have a small treat now or a big reward later?"

Listen together as Muhammad Al-Luhaidan recites ayat 18–23 of Al-Isra, a short clip shared by SautAlHuda.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What do these people want?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is wanting only this world a loss?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Isra is surah 17. Find ayah 18. Some people only care about now. This world's pleasures are short. This calm warning tells us to aim higher, for the next life too.

Fact: Find the ayah that says the Hereafter is better and lasting (Al-A'la 87:17).

Ages 5–8: Now or later. Talk about choosing a bigger reward later.

Ages 9–12: Aim higher. Write why we aim for the next life.

Finish with: "I found it in Surah ___, ayah ___."

Talk together:

• What do you want most?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why aim for the next life?
• What will you work for?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will choose something good for later over a quick treat."

• Choose later rewards.
• Talk together.
• Share your writing.
• Next time: the next ayah (17:19) speaks of those who want the Hereafter. Explore it together!

Action: Choose something good for later over a quick treat.