Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What does it take to say 'I believe' in front of a crowd?"

Only the start is needed. Let Saad Al-Ghamdi's recitation, from الشيخ سعد الغامدي, set a calm mood.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did the magicians announce?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Were they afraid of Pharaoh?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shu'ara is surah 26. Find ayah 47. The key word amanna means we believe. In front of Pharaoh and the whole crowd, they declared their faith. True belief gives courage. Their words were short but brave.

Fact: Which ayah of Al-A'raf records the magicians saying the same words?

Ages 5–8: Brave words. Practise saying 'I believe in Allah' clearly.

Ages 9–12: Public faith. Write about someone who stood up for their faith.

Finish with: "I found it is ayah ___ of Al-A'raf."

Talk together:

• Why say it publicly?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Where did their courage come from?
• How can you show your faith?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say bismillah aloud before eating with others."

• Say bismillah aloud.
• Practise brave words.
• Share public faith.
• Next time: the next ayah (26:48) names Him the Lord of Musa and Harun. Explore it together!

Action: Say bismillah aloud before eating with others.