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قَالَ عِفْرِيتٌۭ مِّنَ ٱلْجِنِّ أَنَا۠ ءَاتِيكَ بِهِۦ قَبْلَ أَن تَقُومَ مِن مَّقَامِكَ ۖ وَإِنِّى عَلَيْهِ لَقَوِىٌّ أَمِينٌۭ
Qāla ʻif'rītun mmina l-jinni 'anā 'ātīka bihī qab'la 'an taqūma min mmaqāmika . wa'innī ʻalay'hi laqawiyyun 'amīnun
Said an 'Ifrit, of the Jinns: "I will bring it to thee before thou rise from thy council: indeed I have full strength for the purpose, and may be trusted."
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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A mighty jinn offered to bring the throne before Sulayman stood up from his seat, saying it was strong and reliable for the job.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Who is the fastest helper you know?"
Maher Al-Muaiqly's An-Naml with English subtitles comes from islamicfromjamal.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "How fast did the jinn promise to be?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What are jinn?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Naml is surah 27. Find ayah 39. The key word 'ifrit means a very strong jinn. Jinn are beings Allah created from fire, unseen by us. This one offered great speed and strength. But someone with knowledge would be even faster.
Fact: Which surah is named after the jinn?
Ages 5–8: Before you stand. Try to finish a small task before someone stands up.
Ages 9–12: Strong and trusty. Write why a helper needs to be both strong and trustworthy.
Finish with: "I found it is Surah ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will be a quick and reliable helper."
Action: Be a quick and reliable helper.
