Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What happens when you keep trying hard at something good?"

Watch the Yaqeen Institute khutbah Act and Allah Will Unlock Success, by Dr. Omar Suleiman. Play the first few minutes.

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

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How does effort lead to guidance?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-'Ankabut is surah 29. Find ayah 69, the last ayah. The key words la-nahdiyannahum subulana mean We will surely guide them to Our paths. Effort comes first, then guidance follows. Allah is with al-muhsinin, those who do good beautifully.

Fact: Surah Al-'Ankabut ends with a promise: Allah guides those who strive for Him.

Looking back: Surah Al-'Ankabut began with tests of faith, told of Nuh, Ibrahim, Lut, Shu'ayb and other nations, compared false protectors to a spider's web, praised prayer, and ended with a promise of guidance for those who strive.

Ages 5–8: Spider lesson. Draw a spider web on one side and a strong house on the other, labelled "relying on Allah".

Ages 9–12: Surah journey. Make a timeline of the prophets and lessons in Al-'Ankabut.

Finish with: "The lesson I will remember most from Al-'Ankabut is ___."

Talk together:

• Why does guidance follow effort?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Which story in this surah helped you most?
• What good will you strive for?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will strive in one good thing and ask Allah to guide me."

• Recite Surah Al-'Ankabut (or part of it) with someone at home.
• Draw a spider lesson.
• Share your surah journey.
• Next time: the next surah, Al-Qasas (28), tells the full story of Musa. Explore it together!

Action: Strive in one good thing and ask Allah to guide you.