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إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ وَصَدُّوا۟ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ قَدْ ضَلُّوا۟ ضَلَٰلًۢا بَعِيدًا
'Inna -lladhīna kafarū waṣaddū ʻan sabīli -llahi qad' ḍallū ḍalālan[m] baʻīdan
Those who reject Faith and keep off (men) from the way of Allah, have verily strayed far, far away from the Path.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Those who deny and turn people away from Allah's way have gone very far astray.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What's worse than getting lost yourself?"
Start Holy Qur'an-القرآن الكريم's video of Mishary Alafasy reciting ayat 161–170. When it ends, share one word that links to 'Far Astray'.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did they do to others?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is leading others astray worse?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Nisa' is surah 4. Find ayah 167. Blocking others from good doubles the harm. Believers try to lead others to good.
Fact: An-Nahl 16:25 is about carrying the burdens of those you mislead.
Ages 5–8: Guide well. Help a younger child do something good.
Ages 9–12: Influence. Write how our actions affect others.
Finish with: "Leading others astray doubles the ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will be a good example to a younger child."
Action: Be a good example to a younger child.
