ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَنِى فَهُوَ يَهْدِينِ
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Alladhī khalaqanī fahuwa yah'dīni
"Who created me, and it is He Who guides me;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَنِى فَهُوَ يَهْدِينِ
Alladhī khalaqanī fahuwa yah'dīni
"Who created me, and it is He Who guides me;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Ibrahim described Allah as the One who created him and who guides him.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Who made you and who shows you the way?"
AIMAN SHINGATI shares Mishary Alafasy reciting ayat 78 to 85.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What two things does Allah do for Ibrahim?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How does Allah guide me?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shu'ara is surah 26. Find ayah 78. The key words khalaqani fa-huwa yahdin mean He created me, so He guides me. The One who made us knows best how to guide us. Ibrahim now describes his Lord in a beautiful list, one blessing at a time.
Fact: About how many cells make up an adult human body?
Ages 5–8: Made by Allah. Draw yourself with 'Allah made me' written above.
Ages 9–12: Maker and guide. Write why the Creator is the one to guide us.
Finish with: "I found there are about ___ cells."

Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask Allah for guidance in every prayer."
Action: Ask Allah for guidance in every prayer.
