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ٱلَّذِينَ يَظُنُّونَ أَنَّهُم مُّلَٰقُوا۟ رَبِّهِمْ وَأَنَّهُمْ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ
Alladhīna yaẓunnūna 'annahum mmulāqū rabbihim' wa'annahum' 'ilay'hi rājiʻūna
Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their Lord, and that they are to return to Him.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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The humble are those who are certain they will meet their Lord and return to Him.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "How does knowing you'll meet Allah change you?"
Iqra - A Journey Through The Quran has the whole of Al-Baqarah by Mishary Alafasy. Play just the first stretch.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What are they certain of?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does this make prayer easier?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Baqarah is surah 2. Find ayah 46. When we remember we'll meet Allah, prayer becomes something we look forward to, not a chore.
Fact: Khushu' means a calm, humble heart in prayer.
Ages 5–8: Calm prayer. Pray slowly and calmly once today.
Ages 9–12: Meeting Allah. Write how this thought helps prayer.
Finish with: "Khushu' means a ___ heart in prayer."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will slow down in one prayer each day."
Action: Slow down in one prayer each day.
