Start with bismillah.

Ask: "How does it feel to come home after a long time away?"

Islama Deena shares a short recitation of ayat 85 to 88 with English subtitles.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What does Allah promise the Prophet?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Where is the place of return?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Qasas is surah 28. Find ayah 85. The key word ma'ad means a place of return. Many scholars explain this as a promise that the Prophet would return to Makkah after leaving it, and he did. It also reminds us that everyone returns to Allah.

Fact: About how far is Madinah from Makkah?

Ages 5–8: Home map. Draw a path leaving home and coming back.

Ages 9–12: Kept promise. Write how Allah's promise to Musa's mother and to the Prophet both came true.

Finish with: "I found that it is about ___ kilometres."

Talk together:

• How was this promise like the one to Musa's mother?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why is coming home special?
• What does returning to Allah mean?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will thank Allah for my home."

• Thank Allah for home.
• Draw a home map.
• Share kept promise.
• Next time: the next ayah (28:86) reminds the Prophet the Book was a mercy he never expected. Explore it together!

Action: Thank Allah for your home.