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إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ جَنَّٰتُ ٱلْفِرْدَوْسِ نُزُلًا
'Inna -lladhīna 'āmanū waʻamilū ṣṣāliḥāti kānat' lahum' jannātu l-fir'daw'si nuzulan
As to those who believe and work righteous deeds, they have, for their entertainment, the Gardens of Paradise,
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Those who believe and do good will have the Gardens of Firdaws as their welcome.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What is the highest level of Jannah called?"
For a few quiet minutes, listen to Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary reciting Al-Kahf, shared by Quran Kareem.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Which Gardens are mentioned?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What would being welcomed into Firdaws feel like?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Kahf is surah 18. Find ayah 107. Firdaws is described by scholars as the highest Garden. Believers who do good are welcomed there like honoured guests.
Fact: Find another ayah that mentions Firdaws (Al-Mu'minun 23:11).
Ages 5–8: Welcome card. Draw a welcome to Firdaws.
Ages 9–12: Highest goal. Write why we aim for Firdaws.
Finish with: "I found it in Surah ___, ayah ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will make du'a for Firdaws."
Action: Make du'a for Firdaws.
