Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Which books did Allah send before the Quran?"

Watch the Islamic Guidance video To Every Nation, a Messenger Was Sent.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What three things did the messengers bring?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What was in the earlier books?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Fatir is surah 35. Find ayah 25. The key word az-zubur means written scriptures, and al-kitab al-munir means the enlightening Book. Messengers brought clear proofs and revealed writings, like the Tawrah of Musa, the Zabur of Dawud and the Injil of Isa. Muslims believe in all the books Allah revealed.

Fact: Which book was given to the Prophet Dawud?

Ages 5–8: Book shelf. Draw a bookshelf with the four revealed books named in the Quran.

Ages 9–12: Book match. Match each revealed book with the prophet who received it.

Finish with: "I found that Dawud was given the ___."

Talk together:

• Why did Allah send more than one book?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What makes the Quran a book of light for you?
• How do we show respect for all prophets?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will learn the names of the four revealed books and their prophets."

• Learn the four books.
• Draw a book shelf.
• Share your book match.
• Next time: the next ayah (35:26) tells what happened to those who refused. Explore it together!

Action: Learn the names of the four revealed books and their prophets.