مَآ أَنتُمْ عَلَيْهِ بِفَٰتِنِينَ
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Mā 'antum' ʻalay'hi bifātinīna
Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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مَآ أَنتُمْ عَلَيْهِ بِفَٰتِنِينَ
Mā 'antum' ʻalay'hi bifātinīna
Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah,
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Cannot tempt anyone away from Him,
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Who decides whether your heart follows Allah?"
Watch the Secret Garden TV video Islamic Kids Story on Tawakkul.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What can the idol worshippers not do?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Can anyone take my faith away?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah As-Saffat is surah 37. Find ayah 162. The key word fatinin means those who lure or tempt. False worship has no power to steal faith from someone who trusts Allah. Temptations exist, but a heart that relies on Allah stays safe. Tawakkul, trusting Allah, is a strong shield.
Fact: Which ayah in Surah An-Nahl says Shaytan has no power over those who believe and rely on their Lord?
Ages 5–8: Shield up. Make a paper shield and write "I trust Allah" on it.
Ages 9–12: Temptation plan. Write three temptations children face and how trust in Allah helps.
Finish with: "I found that the ayah is An-Nahl ___."

Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will turn to Allah when I feel tempted."
Action: Turn to Allah when you feel tempted.
