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إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَءَايَٰتٍۢ وَإِن كُنَّا لَمُبْتَلِينَ
'Inna fī dhālika la'āyātin wa'in kunnā lamub'talīna
Verily in this there are Signs (for men to understand); (thus) do We try (men).
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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In Nuh's story there are signs, and Allah tests people.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Why do teachers give tests?"
Play a few minutes of Yasser Al-Dosari on Quran Caption - English.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What does Allah say He does?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What is my test?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Mu'minun is surah 23. Find ayah 30. Allah tests people to show what is inside them: patience, trust and thankfulness. Nuh's story is full of signs for us.
Fact: Find another ayah that says life is a test (Al-Mulk 67:2).
Ages 5–8: Test cards. Write easy and hard situations and how to pass them.
Ages 9–12: Signs list. List the signs in Nuh's story.
Finish with: "I found it in Surah ___, ayah ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will be patient during ___ (a test)."
Action: Be patient.
