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بِنَصْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ يَنصُرُ مَن يَشَآءُ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
Binaṣ'ri -llahi . yanṣuru man yashā'u . wahuwa l-ʻazīzu rraḥīmu
With the help of Allah. He helps whom He will, and He is exalted in might, most merciful.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Victory comes only with Allah's help; He helps whom He wills, and He is Mighty and Merciful.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Who helps you when you can't do something alone?"
Watch the ZamZamAcademy video Tafsir of Surah Ar-Rum.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Whose help brings victory?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How do I ask for Allah's help?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ar-Rum is surah 30. Find ayah 5. The key word nasr means help or victory. Armies, money and plans matter, but real success comes from Allah. He is Al-'Aziz, the Mighty, so nothing can stop Him, and Ar-Rahim, the Merciful, so His help is full of care.
Fact: Which short surah, number 110, is named after Allah's help?
Ages 5–8: Helping hands. Try lifting something heavy alone, then with help, and talk about Allah's help.
Ages 9–12: Help I received. Write about a time Allah helped you through someone or something.
Finish with: "I found that surah 110 is called ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask Allah for help before every test or challenge."
Action: Ask Allah for help before every test or challenge.
