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ٱلَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا۟ وَعَلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يَتَوَكَّلُونَ
Alladhīna ṣabarū waʻalā rabbihim' yatawakkalūna
Those who persevere in patience, and put their trust, in their Lord and Cherisher.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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These are the people who stay patient and put their trust in their Lord.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Who do you trust completely?"
Watch the Rooh and Rhymes story Trust Allah Like You Trust Your GPS.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Which two qualities are named?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How do patience and trust work together?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-'Ankabut is surah 29. Find ayah 59. The key words sabaru and yatawakkalun mean they were patient and they rely. Patience keeps us steady when things are hard; trust helps us do our part and leave the result to Allah. Together, they make strong believers.
Fact: Which prophet said "My Lord is with me, He will guide me" when trapped between the sea and an army?
Ages 5–8: GPS game. Play a game following directions to find a hidden treat, trusting the guide.
Ages 9–12: Patience and trust. Write about a time patience and trust helped you.
Finish with: "I found that it was prophet ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will be patient and trust Allah in one difficulty."
Action: Be patient and trust Allah in one difficulty.
