Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Can words be a way of worship?"

The full upload is long. Let Yassin Al-Jazairi's recitation, from QURAN IS LIFE, set a calm mood.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who is the exception?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How can I use words for good?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shu'ara is surah 26. Find ayah 227, the last ayah. The key words dhakaru Allaha kathiran mean they remember Allah much. Not all poets are alike: those who believe, do good and use their words for truth are praised. Words can be worship when they remember Allah.

Looking back: Surah Ash-Shu'ara told seven stories, Musa, Ibrahim, Nuh, Hud, Salih, Lut and Shu'ayb, each ending with the same chorus about Allah's might and mercy. It reminded us that the Quran comes from the Lord of the worlds and that our words should be true.

Fact: Which ayah of Al-Ahzab tells believers to remember Allah much?

Ages 5–8: Seven stories. Draw a small picture for each of the seven prophets.

Ages 9–12: Surah map. Make a chart of the seven stories with one lesson each.

Finish with: "From Ash-Shu'ara, the lesson I will keep is ___."

Talk together:

• Which story touched you most?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can words be worship?
• What will you remember?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will remember Allah with my tongue every day."

• Recite Surah Ash-Shu'ara (or part of it) with someone at home.
• Draw seven stories.
• Share your surah map.
• Next time: the next surah, Al-Furqan (25), explains the Criterion between truth and falsehood. Explore it together!

Action: Remember Allah with your tongue every day.