Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What would a garden in a rocky valley look like?"

Keep this one short. Let Raad Al-Kurdi's recitation, from Raad Mohammad al Kurdi, set a calm mood.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What blessings did Thamud have?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Where did their water come from?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shu'ara is surah 26. Find ayah 147. The key words jannat and 'uyun mean gardens and springs. Even in rocky land, Allah gave Thamud water and green gardens. A sign to ponder: underground water feeds springs in dry places.

Fact: Where does the water for desert springs come from?

Ages 5–8: Spring water. Pour water slowly into sand and watch where it goes.

Ages 9–12: Hidden water. Find out how underground water reaches the surface.

Finish with: "I found desert springs get water from ___."

Talk together:

• How did Thamud have water?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What hidden blessings do you have?
• How can we save water?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will turn off taps quickly to save water."

• Save water.
• Try spring water.
• Share hidden water.
• Next time: the next ayah (26:148) adds crops and palms heavy with fruit. Explore it together!

Action: Turn off taps quickly to save water.