Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What can rocks and fossils tell us about the past?"

Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly reads it with English on the islamicfromjamal channel; listen for a bit.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What should travellers look at?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How did creation begin?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-'Ankabut is surah 29. Find ayah 20. The key words kayfa bada'a al-khalq mean how He began creation. This ayah invites us to explore: rocks, fossils, mountains and canyons all hold clues to how creation began. Studying the earth is a way of seeing Allah's signs.

Fact: About how old are the oldest rocks found on Earth?

Ages 5–8: Rock hunt. Collect three different stones and compare their colours and patterns.

Ages 9–12: Layer cake. Look at a picture of rock layers and explain what each layer might show.

Finish with: "I found that the oldest rocks are about ___ years old."

Talk together:

• Why does Allah invite us to explore?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What clues does the earth hold?
• Where would you like to explore?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will look closely at rocks or soil and think about Allah's creation."

• Explore the earth.
• Go on a rock hunt.
• Share your layer cake.
• Next time: the next ayah (29:21) speaks of mercy and return. Explore it together!

Action: Look closely at rocks or soil and think about Allah's creation.