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فَمِنْهُم مَّنْ ءَامَنَ بِهِۦ وَمِنْهُم مَّن صَدَّ عَنْهُ ۚ وَكَفَىٰ بِجَهَنَّمَ سَعِيرًا
Famin'hum mman' 'āmana bihī wamin'hum mman ṣadda ʻan'hu . wakafā bijahannama saʻīran
Some of them believed, and some of them averted their faces from him: And enough is Hell for a burning fire.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Some of them believed and some turned away from it, and the Fire is enough for those who turn away.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Why do people choose differently when hearing the same message?"
Start insan biasa's video of a recitation of ayat 51–60. When it ends, share one word that links to 'Some Believed'.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did people do?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What makes hearts accept or refuse?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Nisa' is surah 4. Find ayah 55. This ayah mentions, in one calm line, the result of turning away. Every person chooses. We pray for open hearts.
Fact: Al-Kahf 18:29 says whoever wills, let him believe.
Ages 5–8: Open heart. Make du'a for an open heart.
Ages 9–12: Choices. Write why people respond differently.
Finish with: "Whoever wills, let him ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will make du'a for guidance daily."
Action: Make du'a for guidance daily.
