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۞ وَلَقَدْ ءَاتَيْنَآ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ رُشْدَهُۥ مِن قَبْلُ وَكُنَّا بِهِۦ عَٰلِمِينَ
walaqad' 'ātay'nā 'ib'rāhīma rush'dahu min qab'lu wakunnā bihī ʻālimīna
We bestowed aforetime on Abraham his rectitude of conduct, and well were We acquainted with him.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah gave Ibrahim his right guidance early on, and Allah knew him well.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "How can a young person be wise?"
Meaning of Quran has an English reading of Al-Anbiya. Find the story of Ibrahim and listen to a few minutes.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Allah give Ibrahim?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How did Ibrahim find the truth so young?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Anbiya is surah 21. Find ayah 51. Rushd means right guidance and good sense. Ibrahim, peace be upon him, thought deeply even when young. His story in this surah shows courage and clear thinking.
Fact: Which surah is named after Ibrahim? What number is it?
Ages 5–8: Thinking cap. Make a paper cap and ask 'why?' about three things.
Ages 9–12: Young and wise. Write how young people can be wise.
Finish with: "I found Surah Ibrahim is number ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask one big 'why' question about Allah's creation."
Action: Ask one big 'why' question about Allah's creation.
