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أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ جَزَآؤُهُمْ أَنَّ عَلَيْهِمْ لَعْنَةَ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ أَجْمَعِينَ
'Ūlā'ika jazā'uhum' 'anna ʻalay'him' laʻ'nata -llahi wal-malā'ikati wa nnāssi 'aj'maʻīna
Of such the reward is that on them (rests) the curse of Allah, of His angels, and of all mankind;-
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Their outcome is that they are far from the mercy of Allah, the angels and all people.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What is the opposite of being close to Allah's mercy?"
A short clip on Ayan digital recites ayat 81–90 of Ali 'Imran. Play the whole clip.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who are they far from?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What does being far from mercy mean?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ali 'Imran is surah 3. Find ayah 87. This ayah describes, in one calm line, those who chose to stay away. Being near Allah's mercy is what we always want, and it starts with turning back to Him.
Fact: Allah says: My mercy prevails over My anger (Bukhari).
Ages 5–8: Close to mercy. List things that bring us near Allah's mercy.
Ages 9–12: Near or far. Write how we come near to mercy.
Finish with: "We want to be near Allah's ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will show mercy to someone each day."
Action: Show mercy to someone each day.
