Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What is something brand new that you have made?"

Watch the One4kids video Let's Learn About Angels with Zaky.

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

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What does it mean to make something with no example before it?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Fatir is surah 35, and it has forty-five ayat. The key word fatir means the Originator, the One who splits open something new where nothing was before. The surah is also called Al-Mala'ikah, the Angels, because this ayah mentions angels as messengers with two, three or four wings. We believe in them as Allah tells us, without guessing more.

Fact: Which other name is Surah Fatir known by?

Ages 5–8: New creation. Use scrap paper to invent an object nobody has made before, then remember that Allah creates without any model at all.

Ages 9–12: Name meanings. Write the meanings of three names of Allah connected with creating.

Finish with: "I found that it is also called ___."

Talk together:

• What is the difference between making and originating?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why does the surah start with praise?
• What does believing in angels change for us?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will begin my day by praising Allah for one thing He created."

• Praise Allah each morning.
• Invent a new creation.
• Share your name meanings.
• Next time: the next ayah (35:2) is about mercy no one can hold back. Explore it together!

Action: Begin your day by praising Allah for one thing He created.