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يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ إِنَّآ أَرْسَلْنَٰكَ شَٰهِدًۭا وَمُبَشِّرًۭا وَنَذِيرًۭا
Yā'ayyuhā nnabiyyu 'innā 'ar'salnāka shāhidan wamubashshiran wanadhīran
O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness, a Bearer of Glad Tidings, and Warner,-
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah sent the Prophet to be a witness, to share glad tidings and to give warnings.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What is the difference between good news and a warning?"
Watch the FreeQuranEducation video Balance Between Good News and Warning.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What three roles are named?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why do we need both good news and warnings?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Ahzab is surah 33. Find ayah 45. The key words shahidan, mubashshiran, nadhira mean witness, bringer of good news, and warner. The Prophet witnessed the message, shared the good news of Allah's mercy and Paradise, and gently warned about wrong. A good teacher balances encouragement and warning.
Fact: Which other prophet is described in the Quran as a bringer of good news about a coming messenger?
Ages 5–8: Three hats. Make three paper hats for witness, good news and warner, and act out each role.
Ages 9–12: Balanced advice. Write advice for a friend that includes both encouragement and a gentle warning.
Finish with: "I found that it was prophet ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will share some good news about Allah's mercy."
Action: Share some good news about Allah's mercy.
