أَفَرَءَيْتَ إِن مَّتَّعْنَٰهُمْ سِنِينَ
How to read it
'Afara'ay'ta 'in mmattaʻ'nāhum' sinīna
Seest thou? If We do let them enjoy (this life) for a few years,
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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أَفَرَءَيْتَ إِن مَّتَّعْنَٰهُمْ سِنِينَ
'Afara'ay'ta 'in mmattaʻ'nāhum' sinīna
Seest thou? If We do let them enjoy (this life) for a few years,
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah asks the Prophet to consider: what if He let them enjoy life for many years,
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Does a long, easy life mean someone is right?"
Keys To Knowledge shares Qari Abdullah Al-Khalaf reciting ayat 192 to 227.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What might Allah let them do?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Allah give people time?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shu'ara is surah 26. Find ayah 205. The key word matta'nahum means We gave them enjoyment. A long, comfortable life is a test, not a sign of approval. Allah gives time so people can return. Comfort can be a chance or a trap.
Fact: About how long does a person live on average today?
Ages 5–8: Time gift. Draw a clock with 'time is a gift' written on it.
Ages 9–12: Comfort test. Write how comfort can be a test.
Finish with: "I found the average life is about ___ years."

Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will use an easy moment to do good."
Action: Use an easy moment to do good.

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