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فَرَجَعُوٓا۟ إِلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ فَقَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّكُمْ أَنتُمُ ٱلظَّٰلِمُونَ
Farajaʻū 'ilā 'anfussihim' faqālū 'innakum' 'antumu ẓẓālimūna
So they turned to themselves and said, "Surely ye are the ones in the wrong!"
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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They turned to their own thoughts and admitted to each other that they were the ones in the wrong.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What happens when you look honestly in a mirror?"
Only a few minutes are needed: Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary recites Al-Anbiya on Full Quran.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did they say to themselves?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is honest thinking powerful?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Anbiya is surah 21. Find ayah 64. For a moment they thought honestly and saw the truth. Honest reflection is the start of change.
Fact: What does 'raja'u ila anfusihim' (returned to themselves) mean?
Ask your teacher.
Ages 5–8: Mirror talk. Look in a mirror and say one thing you can do better.
Ages 9–12: Reflection. Write about a time you realised you were wrong.
Finish with: "I found it means ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will reflect on my day before sleep."
Action: Reflect on your day before sleep.
