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وَإِذْ غَدَوْتَ مِنْ أَهْلِكَ تُبَوِّئُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ مَقَٰعِدَ لِلْقِتَالِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ
Wa 'idh' ghadaw'ta min' 'ah'lika tubawwi'u l-mu''minīna maqāʻida lil'qitāli . wa-llahu samīʻun ʻalīmun
Remember that morning Thou didst leave Thy household (early) to post the faithful at their stations for battle: And Allah heareth and knoweth all things:
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Remember when the Prophet left his family early in the morning to place the believers in their positions to defend Madinah; Allah hears and knows all.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "How do good leaders prepare?"
Ummah Muslim posted a short recitation of ayah 121 of Ali 'Imran. Listen to all of it together.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "When did the Prophet leave?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why did the Prophet plan positions carefully?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ali 'Imran is surah 3. Find ayah 121. This begins the story of Uhud, when Madinah was defended near Mount Uhud. The Prophet planned carefully, placing each group in its position.
Fact: Mount Uhud is a mountain just north of Madinah.
Ages 5–8: Plan ahead. Plan a family task and give everyone a job.
Ages 9–12: Good planning. Write why planning matters.
Finish with: "Uhud is a ___ near Madinah."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will plan my day the night before."
Action: Plan your day the night before.
