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۞ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ ٱصْطَفَىٰٓ ءَادَمَ وَنُوحًۭا وَءَالَ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ وَءَالَ عِمْرَٰنَ عَلَى ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
'inna -llaha (i)ṣ'ṭafā 'ādama wanūḥan wa'āla 'ib'rāhīma wa'āla ʻim'rāna ʻalāl-ʻālamīna
Allah did choose Adam and Noah, the family of Abraham, and the family of 'Imran above all people,-
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah selected Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim's family and 'Imran's family, raising them above everyone in their times.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What makes a family special?"
AGL T39UH ® has the whole of Ali 'Imran by a reciter. Play just the first stretch.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who did Allah choose?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why did Allah choose these families?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ali 'Imran is surah 3. Find ayah 33. Allah chose these families to carry His message. The family of 'Imran includes Maryam and 'Isa. Good families pass faith on.
Fact: The surah is named after the family of 'Imran, Maryam's family.
Ages 5–8: Family faith. Talk about something good your family passes on.
Ages 9–12: Chosen families. Write one fact about each family.
Finish with: "Maryam was from the family of ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will learn one good habit from my grandparents."
Action: Learn one good habit from your grandparents.
