Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Have you ever wished you had what someone else had?"

Whispers of Islam tells the story of Qarun with Quran lessons.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did some people wish for?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does showing off make others jealous?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Qasas is surah 28. Find ayah 79. The key word zinatihi means his adornment, his finery. Qarun paraded his riches. Some people stared and wished to be him. Showing off can make others unhappy, and envy can make us forget our own blessings.

Fact: Which surah's ayah 88 tells the Prophet not to stare longingly at what others were given to enjoy?

Ages 5–8: My blessings. Count ten blessings you already have.

Ages 9–12: Envy or gratitude. Write how to turn envy into gratitude.

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

Talk together:

• Why did people envy Qarun?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we stop comparing?
• Which blessings do you already have?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say masha'Allah instead of feeling jealous."

• Say masha'Allah.
• Count my blessings.
• Share envy or gratitude.
• Next time: the next ayah (28:80) is the reply of those with knowledge. Explore it together!

Action: Say masha'Allah instead of feeling jealous.