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ثُمَّ صَدَقْنَٰهُمُ ٱلْوَعْدَ فَأَنجَيْنَٰهُمْ وَمَن نَّشَآءُ وَأَهْلَكْنَا ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ
Thumma ṣadaq'nāhumu l-waʻ'da fa'anjay'nāhum' waman nnashā'u wa'ah'lak'nā l-mus'rifīna
In the end We fulfilled to them Our Promise, and We saved them and those whom We pleased, but We destroyed those who transgressed beyond bounds.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah kept His promise to the messengers, saved them and those He willed, and ended those who went too far.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "How does it feel when a promise is kept?"
Try a little of Mishary Alafasy's Al-Anbiya from Alafasy, and follow along.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who did Allah save?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why can I trust Allah's promises?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Anbiya is surah 21. Find ayah 9. Allah always keeps His promise. He rescued His messengers and believers. One calm line: those who went beyond limits were destroyed. Trusting Allah brings peace.
Fact: Which name of Allah means the Faithful, who keeps His word?
Ask your teacher.
Ages 5–8: Promise chain. Make a paper chain link for each promise you keep.
Ages 9–12: Trust. Write why Allah's promises are certain.
Finish with: "I found the name ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will keep every promise I make."
Action: Keep every promise you make.
Take care with scissors.
