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ٱلَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ فِى ٱلسَّرَّآءِ وَٱلضَّرَّآءِ وَٱلْكَٰظِمِينَ ٱلْغَيْظَ وَٱلْعَافِينَ عَنِ ٱلنَّاسِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
Alladhīna yunfiqūna fī ssarrā'i wa ḍḍarrā'i wal-kāẓimīna l-ghay'ẓa wal-ʻāfīna ʻani nnāssi . wa-llahu yuḥibbu l-muḥ'sinīna
Those who spend (freely), whether in prosperity, or in adversity; who restrain anger, and pardon (all) men;- for Allah loves those who do good;-
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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The mindful give in good times and hard times, hold back their anger and forgive people, and Allah loves those who do good.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What do you do when you feel angry?"
Play the short Ali 'Imran clip of ayat 131–140 from Islam official146.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What do they hold back?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is holding back anger strong?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ali 'Imran is surah 3. Find ayah 134. The Prophet said the strong person is the one who controls himself when angry (Bukhari). Forgiving people is even greater.
Fact: The Prophet said the strong one controls himself when angry (Bukhari).
Ages 5–8: Calm down. Practise three deep breaths when upset.
Ages 9–12: Three steps. Write: give, hold back anger, forgive.
Finish with: "The strong one controls his ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will take three deep breaths when I feel angry."
Action: Take three deep breaths when you feel angry.
