ثُمَّ أَتْبَعَ سَبَبًا
How to read it
Thumma 'at'baʻa sababan
Then followed he (another) way,
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Opening the ayah…
ثُمَّ أَتْبَعَ سَبَبًا
Thumma 'at'baʻa sababan
Then followed he (another) way,
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Looking for reflections…
Shared reflections are reviewed before they appear. We feature ones that follow the spirit of the 4-I journey and suit families of all backgrounds.
Guided by the 4-I journey: Inspire, Investigate, Integrate, Impart. Use it as a starting point and make it your own.
Opening the guide…
No reflections for this ayah yet. Be the first, by reflecting with the 4-I journey below!
4-I guide
Then he set out on yet another path.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What might he find this time?"
Hear the opening minutes of Al-Kahf in Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary's voice, from قرآنا عجبا.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "How many journeys has he made now?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What makes the third journey special?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Kahf is surah 18. Find ayah 92. On his third journey, Dhul-Qarnayn met people in great need. His story shows how to use strength to protect others.
Fact: Read 18:93: where did he arrive?
Ages 5–8: Journey map. Draw his three journeys: west, east, and between mountains.
Ages 9–12: Three journeys. Write one lesson from each.
Finish with: "I found he arrived ___."

Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will help someone who needs protection."
Action: Help someone who needs protection.
