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يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ خُذُوا۟ حِذْرَكُمْ فَٱنفِرُوا۟ ثُبَاتٍ أَوِ ٱنفِرُوا۟ جَمِيعًۭا
Yā'ayyuhā -lladhīna 'āmanū khudhū ḥidh'rakum' fa-nfirū thubātin 'awi (i)nfirū jamīʻan
O ye who believe! Take your precautions, and either go forth in parties or go forth all together.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Believers were told to take precautions and move out in groups or all together when danger threatened the community.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Why is it wise to be prepared?"
Start Ummah Muslim's video of a recitation of ayah 71. When it ends, share one word that links to 'Be Careful and Prepared'.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What were believers told to take?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why go in groups?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Nisa' is surah 4. Find ayah 71. The small Muslim community in Madinah faced real threats. Allah told them to be careful and stick together. Trusting Allah and being prepared go together.
Fact: The teaching: tie your camel and trust in Allah (Tirmidhi).
Ages 5–8: Be prepared. Pack a small safety kit together.
Ages 9–12: Preparation and trust. Write why both matter.
Finish with: "Tie your camel and trust in ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will prepare for something ahead of time."
Action: Prepare for something ahead of time.
