Start with bismillah.

Ask: "If you could ask the wisest person anything, what would you ask?"

Watch the Islamic Lessons Made Easy video Al-Aleem Explained.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who sent down this Book?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What does Allah know that I don't?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ghafir is surah 40. Find ayah 2. The key word tanzil means sending down. The Quran is from Allah, Al-Aziz, the Almighty whom nothing can defeat, and Al-Alim, who knows everything. Because the Quran comes from the One who knows all, its guidance is always right, even when we do not yet understand why.

Fact: What are the two names of Allah at the end of this ayah in Arabic?

Ages 5–8: I know, Allah knows. Take turns saying one thing you know, then say: Allah knows even more.

Ages 9–12: Question box. Write three big questions and look for what the Quran says about one of them.

Finish with: "I found that the two names are ___ and ___."

Talk together:

• Why is it comforting that the Quran comes from the All-Knowing?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What would you like to understand better in the Quran?
• How can we trust guidance we don't fully understand yet?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask an adult about one ayah I want to understand better."

• Ask about one ayah.
• Play I know, Allah knows.
• Share your question box.
• Next time: the next ayah (40:3) lists beautiful names of Allah. Explore it together!

Action: Ask an adult about one ayah you want to understand better.