فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُونِ
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Fa-ttaqū -llaha wa'aṭīʻūni
"But fear Allah and obey me;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُونِ
Fa-ttaqū -llaha wa'aṭīʻūni
"But fear Allah and obey me;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Once more Salih pressed them to keep Allah in mind and heed him.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What helps you listen the second time?"
Burried Empires tells about Thamud, the people who carved mountains.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Salih repeat?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why remind them after listing blessings?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shu'ara is surah 26. Find ayah 150. The key word ati'un means obey. After listing their blessings, Salih called them back to Allah. Blessings are reminders to obey the One who gave them. Gratitude leads to obedience.
Fact: What tools did ancient people use to carve stone?
Ages 5–8: Blessings to thanks. Draw an arrow from a blessing to a thank-you.
Ages 9–12: Gratitude and obedience. Write how thankfulness leads to obedience.
Finish with: "I found they used ___."

Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will show thanks by obeying my parents quickly."
Action: Show thanks by obeying your parents quickly.
