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إِن كُلُّ مَن فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ إِلَّآ ءَاتِى ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ عَبْدًۭا
'In kullu man fī ssamāwāti wal-'ar'ḍi 'illā 'ātī rraḥ'māni ʻab'dan
Not one of the beings in the heavens and the earth but must come to (Allah) Most Gracious as a servant.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Everyone in the heavens and on earth will come to the Most Merciful as a servant.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Who is a servant of Allah?"
For a few quiet minutes, listen to Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary reciting Maryam, shared by Daily Deen - Quran Recitations.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "How will everyone come to Allah?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Is being Allah's servant something to be proud of?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Maryam is surah 19. Find ayah 93. Every angel, person and creature is Allah's servant. Being His servant is the greatest honour. Even the prophets were proud to be called 'abd, servant.
Fact: Find where the Prophet is called Allah's servant (Al-Isra 17:1).
Ages 5–8: Abd names. Find names starting with Abd- and their meanings (Abdullah, Abdur-Rahman).
Ages 9–12: Servant. Write why being Allah's servant is an honour.
Finish with: "I found it in Surah ___, ayah ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will serve Allah by helping someone."
Action: Serve Allah by helping someone.
