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فَأْتِيَا فِرْعَوْنَ فَقُولَآ إِنَّا رَسُولُ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
Fa''tiyā fir'ʻaw'na faqūlā 'innā rassūlu rabbi l-ʻālamīna
"So go forth, both of you, to Pharaoh, and say: 'We have been sent by the Lord and Cherisher of the worlds;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah told them to go to Pharaoh and declare that they were messengers from the Lord of all the worlds.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "How would you introduce yourself to a powerful king?"
Only the start is needed. Play Abdul Rahman As-Sudais's recitation from onlymujtaba and follow along.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What should they tell Pharaoh?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why begin with Allah's name and title?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shu'ara is surah 26. Find ayah 16. The key words rasulu rabbi al-'alamin mean messenger of the Lord of the worlds. Pharaoh claimed to be a god. Musa and Harun began by naming the true Lord of everything. A clear start sets the right tone.
Fact: Which ayah of Ta-Ha says Pharaoh asked Musa and Harun who their Lord was?
Ages 5–8: Royal visit. Act out walking up to a palace gate with a message.
Ages 9–12: Brave messengers. Write what courage it takes to speak to a tyrant.
Finish with: "I found Pharaoh is named about ___ times."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will speak politely but clearly to an adult about something important."
Action: Speak politely but clearly to an adult about something important.
