Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What is the difference between hearing and listening?"

This one runs long. Qari Abdul Basit reads Surah Al-Furqan here, uploaded by Ar-Rahmaan Quran Channel.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What do most of them not do?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How do I use my mind to understand?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Furqan is surah 25. Find ayah 44. The key word ya'qilun means they use reason. Animals follow instinct, but people were given minds to think. Not using them is a loss. The ayah calls us to listen and think.

Fact: How many separate parts are there in a cow's stomach?

Ages 5–8: Ears on. Close your eyes, listen to the sounds around you for one minute, then name them.

Ages 9–12: Hear and think. Write why Allah gave us minds and how to use them well.

Finish with: "I found a cow's stomach has ___ parts."

Talk together:

• Why is not thinking a loss?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How do you listen properly?
• What will you think about today?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask 'why?' about one ayah I hear."

• Listen and think.
• Play the listening game.
• Share hear and think.
• Next time: the next ayah (25:45) turns to the sign of the stretching shadow. Explore it together!

Action: Ask 'why?' about one ayah you hear.