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وَذَلَّلْنَٰهَا لَهُمْ فَمِنْهَا رَكُوبُهُمْ وَمِنْهَا يَأْكُلُونَ
Wa dhallalnāhā lahum' famin'hā rakūbuhum' wamin'hā ya''kulūna
And that We have subjected them to their (use)? of them some do carry them and some they eat:
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah made these animals gentle for people, so some are ridden and some are eaten.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "How can a huge camel let a child lead it?"
Watch the Kids' Corner video Camels for Kids.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What two uses are mentioned?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why do big animals obey small people?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ya-Sin is surah 36. Find ayah 72. The key word dhallalnaha means We made them tame and gentle. A camel is far stronger than a person, yet it kneels to be loaded. That gentleness is from Allah. Without it, we could never ride or farm. Halal meat also reminds us to thank Allah and treat animals kindly.
Fact: What do camels store in their humps?
Ages 5–8: Camel walk. Walk slowly like a camel carrying a pillow on your back.
Ages 9–12: Strength compare. Find out how much a camel can carry and compare it with your own weight.
Finish with: "I found that a camel's hump stores ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will thank Allah before every meal with meat."
Action: Thank Allah before every meal with meat.
