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وَسَوَآءٌ عَلَيْهِمْ ءَأَنذَرْتَهُمْ أَمْ لَمْ تُنذِرْهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ
Wa sawā'un ʻalay'him' 'a'andhar'tahum' 'am' lam' tundhir'hum' lā yu''minūna
The same is it to them whether thou admonish them or thou do not admonish them: they will not believe.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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For people who have firmly chosen to refuse, a warning makes no difference.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "How does it feel when you try to help someone and they will not listen?"
Watch the Prevail Islam video of Nouman Ali Khan explaining Surah Ya-Sin.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Why does the warning not help them?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Should we stop reminding people?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ya-Sin is surah 36. Find ayah 10. The key word sawa'un means the same, equal. This ayah comforted the Prophet: if some people refused, it was not his fault. His job was to deliver the message well. We do our part kindly and leave hearts to Allah, who guides whom He wills.
Fact: What Arabic word describes trusting Allah after doing your part?
Ages 5–8: Seed and soil. Plant two seeds, one in soil and one on a stone, and see which can grow.
Ages 9–12: My part, Allah's part. Make a chart of things we can do and things only Allah controls.
Finish with: "I found that the word is ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will share one good reminder kindly and not worry about the result."
Action: Share one good reminder kindly and not worry about the result.
