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لِيَقْطَعَ طَرَفًۭا مِّنَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوٓا۟ أَوْ يَكْبِتَهُمْ فَيَنقَلِبُوا۟ خَآئِبِينَ
Liyaq'ṭaʻa ṭarafan mmina -lladhīna kafarū 'aw' yak'bitahum' fayanqalibū khā'ibīna
That He might cut off a fringe of the Unbelievers or expose them to infamy, and they should then be turned back, frustrated of their purpose.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah's help was so that part of those attacking would be stopped or humbled, and they would turn back disappointed.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What happens to plans made against Allah's will?"
A short clip on Islam official146 recites ayat 121–130 of Ali 'Imran. Play the whole clip.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "How did they turn back?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why do plans against the truth fail?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ali 'Imran is surah 3. Find ayah 127. Those who came to attack Madinah turned back without their goal. Allah protects those who trust Him.
Fact: Madinah was a small city defended by a small community.
Ages 5–8: Safe home. Talk about how Allah keeps your home safe.
Ages 9–12: Protection. Write how Allah protected Madinah.
Finish with: "They turned back ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will say the du'a for leaving home."
Action: Say the du'a for leaving home.
