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وَإِذَا تَوَلَّىٰ سَعَىٰ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ لِيُفْسِدَ فِيهَا وَيُهْلِكَ ٱلْحَرْثَ وَٱلنَّسْلَ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلْفَسَادَ
Wa 'idhā tawallā saʻā fī l-'ar'ḍi liyuf'sida fīhā wayuh'lika l-ḥar'tha wa nnas'la . wa-llahu lā yuḥibbu l-fassāda
When he turns his back, His aim everywhere is to spread mischief through the earth and destroy crops and cattle. But Allah loveth not mischief.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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When such a person turns away, they work to spread trouble on earth, ruining crops and animals, and Allah does not love corruption.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Why does Allah care about crops and animals?"
A short clip on Islamic unique channel recites ayat 201–205 of Al-Baqarah. Play the whole clip.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What do they destroy?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is harming nature a serious wrong?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Baqarah is surah 2. Find ayah 205. Destroying farms and animals harms everyone. Allah loves those who protect the earth.
Fact: The Prophet said planting a tree that feeds people or animals counts as charity (Bukhari).
Ages 5–8: Plant. Plant a seed and care for it.
Ages 9–12: Protect nature. Write how to protect crops and animals.
Finish with: "Allah does not love ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will water a plant every day."
Action: Water a plant every day.
