Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why is envy unfair to Allah's choices?"

Our listening today is Mishary Alafasy reciting ayat 51–60, posted by Holy Qur'an-القرآن الكريم. Keep 'Envying Allah's Gifts' in mind while you listen.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Ibrahim's family receive?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does envy hurt the envier?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Nisa' is surah 4. Find ayah 54. Envy is wishing someone's blessing were gone. Allah gives as He wills. Ibrahim's family, including Muhammad, received great gifts.

Fact: The teaching to say MashaAllah, la quwwata illa billah when admiring a blessing.

Ages 5–8: MashaAllah. Say MashaAllah when you see something nice.

Ages 9–12: Envy cure. Write how to turn envy into du'a.

Finish with: "When admiring, say ___."

Talk together:

• What do they envy?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What did Ibrahim's family get?
• How do you cure envy?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say MashaAllah instead of feeling jealous."

• Don't envy.
• Allah gives.
• Say MashaAllah.
• Next time: the next ayah (4:55) says some believed and some turned away. Explore it together!

Action: Say MashaAllah instead of feeling jealous.