Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Who controls life and death?"

The Al Salam Islamic Center recites ayat 78 to 89.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What will Allah do after death?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Ibrahim feel calm about death?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shu'ara is surah 26. Find ayah 81. The key words yumituni thumma yuhyin mean He causes me to die, then gives life. Ibrahim saw life and death in Allah's hands. Knowing we return to Allah makes us prepare, not panic.

Fact: Which ayah of Al-Baqarah has Ibrahim tell a proud king that his Lord gives life and death?

Ages 5–8: Seasons. Draw a tree in winter and the same tree in spring.

Ages 9–12: Life after death. Write how nature reminds us of life after death.

Finish with: "I found it is ayah ___ of Al-Baqarah."

Talk together:

• Who controls life and death?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why was Ibrahim calm?
• How can we prepare?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will do one good deed for my Hereafter each day."

• Do a Hereafter deed daily.
• Draw seasons.
• Share life after death.
• Next time: the next ayah (26:82) is Ibrahim's hope for forgiveness on the Day of Judgement. Explore it together!

Action: Do one good deed for your Hereafter each day.