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إِنَّآ أَرْسَلْنَٰكَ بِٱلْحَقِّ بَشِيرًۭا وَنَذِيرًۭا ۖ وَلَا تُسْـَٔلُ عَنْ أَصْحَٰبِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
'Innā 'ar'salnāka bil-ḥaqqi bashīran wanadhīran . walā tus''alu ʻan' 'aṣ'ḥābi l-jaḥīmi
Verily We have sent thee in truth as a bearer of glad tidings and a warner: But of thee no question shall be asked of the Companions of the Blazing Fire.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah sent the Prophet with the truth to give good news and to warn, and he will not be questioned about those who chose the Fire.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What was the Prophet's job?"
A short clip on OCHI YOSI Official recites ayat 116–120 of Al-Baqarah. Play the whole clip.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What two things does he bring?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why good news first?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Baqarah is surah 2. Find ayah 119. The Prophet brought good news and warnings. He wasn't responsible for others' choices. Good news comes first.
Fact: Bashir means bringer of good news, and nadhir means warner.
Ages 5–8: Good news. Share good news with someone today.
Ages 9–12: Two roles. Write why good news comes first.
Finish with: "Bashir means bringer of good ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will share good news before giving advice."
Action: Share good news before giving advice.
