Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What do you say when something amazing happens to you?"

Nouman Ali Khan's talk The Wisdom of Prophet Suleiman's Duaa is long, so watch only the beginning.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Sulayman say when he saw the throne?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How can blessings be a test?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Naml is surah 27. Find ayah 40. The key words hadha min fadli rabbi mean this is from my Lord's favour. Knowledge beat strength: the throne arrived in a blink. Sulayman did not boast. He said blessings test whether we are thankful. Gratitude helps the grateful person.

Fact: About how long does one blink of the eye take?

Ages 5–8: Blink count. Count how many times you blink in one minute.

Ages 9–12: Test of thanks. Write how a blessing can be a test.

Finish with: "I found a blink lasts about ___ seconds."

Talk together:

• Why did Sulayman call it a test?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why is gratitude good for us?
• What blessing tests you?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say 'this is from my Lord's favour' when I succeed."

• Credit Allah for success.
• Count your blinks.
• Share test of thanks.
• Next time: the next ayah (27:41) is Sulayman's plan to disguise the throne. Explore it together!

Action: Say 'this is from your Lord's favour' when you succeed.