Start with bismillah.

Ask: "How do you feel when people say untrue things about someone good?"

Watch the AMAU talk Musa vs Fir'awn: Lessons for 21st Century Muslims. Play the first few minutes.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Allah do for Musa?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How does Allah protect good people's names?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Ahzab is surah 33. Find ayah 69. The key word barra'ahu means cleared him. Some of Musa's own people hurt him with false words, but Allah showed the truth and cleared his name. Musa was wajih, honoured and respected by Allah. Believers should never hurt a good person with lies.

Fact: What was the name of Musa's brother who helped him?

Ages 5–8: Good name. Say three true, kind things about someone in your family.

Ages 9–12: Defend a name. Write how you could politely defend someone who is being talked about unfairly.

Finish with: "I found that his brother was ___."

Talk together:

• Why did Allah clear Musa's name?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can you protect others' names?
• What should you do when you hear gossip?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say something good about someone who is not there."

• Speak well of others.
• Share a good name.
• Share defend a name.
• Next time: the next ayah (33:70) asks us to speak straight words. Explore it together!

Action: Say something good about someone who is not there.