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إِنَّا مَكَّنَّا لَهُۥ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَءَاتَيْنَٰهُ مِن كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ سَبَبًۭا
'Innā makkannā lahu fī l-'ar'ḍi wa'ātay'nāhu min kulli shay''in sababan
Verily We established his power on earth, and We gave him the ways and the means to all ends.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah gave him power on earth and gave him the means to reach everything he needed.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Who gives people their skills and power?"
Play some of Al-Husary's Al-Kahf from the channel Qur'anan 'Ajaba, then talk about gifts Allah gives.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Allah give Dhul-Qarnayn?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does it matter who gave him power?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Kahf is surah 18. Find ayah 84. Dhul-Qarnayn's power and tools came from Allah. Remembering that keeps leaders humble and fair.
Fact: List three skills Allah has given you.
Ages 5–8: My skills. Draw three things you are good at and thank Allah.
Ages 9–12: Gifts. Write how to use your skills for good.
Finish with: "My skills are ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will use one skill to help someone."
Action: Use one skill to help someone.
