Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why does Allah give people many chances before any punishment?"

Watch the Stories of the Prophets video Prophet Lut.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What happened to those who refused?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How long did Lut warn them?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah As-Saffat is surah 37. Find ayah 136. The key word dammarna means We destroyed. After Lut warned his people for a long time and they mocked him, the town was destroyed. The Quran mentions this in one short line. Allah is patient and gives many chances; turning back to Him is always possible while we live.

Fact: Near which large salty lake do many historians place the towns of Lut's people?

Ages 5–8: Many chances. Count how many chances you get in a game, and talk about how Allah gives many chances too.

Ages 9–12: Patience of Allah. Write how Allah's patience gives people time to change.

Finish with: "I found that it is near the ___."

Talk together:

• Why did Allah give them so many chances?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we use the chances Allah gives us?
• What change would you like to make now?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will use a fresh chance to fix one mistake."

• Use your chances well.
• Count the chances.
• Share the patience of Allah.
• Next time: the next ayah (37:137) says people pass their ruins. Explore it together!

Action: Use a fresh chance to fix one mistake.