Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Will a bad leader stand by you in trouble?"

Saif Anwar uploaded a 1960 recording of Qari Abdul Basit; play just the start.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What do the misleaders say?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why do bad leaders abandon their followers?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Qasas is surah 28. Find ayah 63. The key word tabarra'na means we free ourselves. People who led others to wrong will turn their backs on them on that Day. Following bad leaders brings no loyalty in the end. Choose to follow guidance.

Fact: Which surah describes, in ayah 166, leaders disowning their followers?

Ages 5–8: Good company. Draw friends who help you do good.

Ages 9–12: Who to follow. Write questions to ask before following someone.

Finish with: "I found it in Surah ___."

Talk together:

• Why did the misleaders abandon their followers?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How do we pick good friends?
• Who leads you to good?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will thank a friend who helps me do good."

• Thank a good friend.
• Draw good company.
• Share who to follow.
• Next time: the next ayah (28:64) says the partners will not answer their call. Explore it together!

Action: Thank a friend who helps you do good.