Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What makes your bedroom feel calm and safe?"

Watch the One4kids video Dua for Fear with Zaky.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What else do the stars do besides decorate?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How does Allah protect the sky?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah As-Saffat is surah 37. Find ayah 7. The key word hifz means protection or guarding. The stars are not only beautiful; Allah also made them a guard against rebellious devils. This is part of the unseen, which we believe because Allah tells us. We do not need to be afraid: Allah protects His sky and He protects us when we remember Him.

Fact: Which two short surahs at the end of the Quran ask Allah for protection?

Ages 5–8: Safe night routine. Make a picture of your bedtime routine, including your du'a.

Ages 9–12: Seen and unseen. Make two columns: things Allah tells us about that we can see and that we cannot see.

Finish with: "I found that the surahs are ___ and ___."

Talk together:

• What does it mean that the sky is guarded?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why don't we need to be afraid?
• Which du'a helps you feel safe?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will make a short du'a for protection before sleeping."

• Make a bedtime du'a for protection.
• Draw your bedtime routine.
• Share seen and unseen.
• Next time: the next ayah (37:8) says devils cannot listen in. Explore it together!

Action: Make a short du'a for protection before sleeping.