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أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُ ٱللَّهُ مَا فِى قُلُوبِهِمْ فَأَعْرِضْ عَنْهُمْ وَعِظْهُمْ وَقُل لَّهُمْ فِىٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ قَوْلًۢا بَلِيغًۭا
'Ūlā'ika -lladhīna yaʻ'lamu -llahu mā fī qulūbihim' fa'aʻ'riḍ' ʻan'hum' waʻiẓ'hum' waqul llahum' fī 'anfussihim' qaw'lan[m] balīghan
Those men,-Allah knows what is in their hearts; so keep clear of them, but admonish them, and speak to them a word to reach their very souls.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah is fully aware of their hearts, so turn away from their wrongs, advise them, and speak to them words that reach deep into their souls.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What makes advice touch the heart?"
Start MY Quran's video of a recitation of ayat 58–63. When it ends, share one word that links to 'Words That Reach the Heart'.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What kind of words are needed?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Allah ask for heart-touching words, not harsh ones?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Nisa' is surah 4. Find ayah 63. Even with hypocrites, the Prophet was told to advise with deep, effective words. Good advice is wise, sincere and well chosen.
Fact: Qawlan baligha means words that reach and affect the heart.
Ages 5–8: Heart words. Give a friend kind, thoughtful advice.
Ages 9–12: Effective advice. Write what makes advice work.
Finish with: "Words that reach the ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will give advice gently and wisely."
Action: Give advice gently and wisely.
