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لَا يُسْـَٔلُ عَمَّا يَفْعَلُ وَهُمْ يُسْـَٔلُونَ
Lā yus''alu ʻammā yaf'ʻalu wahum' yus''alūna
He cannot be questioned for His acts, but they will be questioned (for theirs).
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah is not asked about what He does, but people will be asked about what they do.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Who checks the work of a teacher?"
Hear a short part of Ahmad Al-Shalabi's recitation on Tadabbur FHD.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who will be asked?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is Allah never questioned?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Anbiya is surah 21. Find ayah 23. Allah is completely wise and just, so no one questions His actions. We will be asked about ours, so we try to do well.
Fact: Which name of Allah means the All-Wise? (Al-Hakim.).
Ages 5–8: My questions. Write questions you might be asked about your day.
Ages 9–12: Wise and just. Write why Allah's actions are always wise.
Finish with: "I found the name ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will check my day each night before sleep."
Action: Check your day each night before sleep.
