Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What do you do when you face someone scary?"

Watch the Guided Hearts video The Playground Bully.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Where did Musa turn for protection?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How can I be brave like Musa?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ghafir is surah 40. Find ayah 27. The key word udhtu means I have sought refuge. When Pharaoh threatened him, Musa did not panic or fight back with insults. He turned to Allah for protection. He knew that proud people who do not believe in the Day of Account have no real power over someone Allah protects.

Fact: Which surah contains Musa's du'a asking Allah to open his chest and make his task easy?

Ages 5–8: Brave words. Practise saying calmly: I trust Allah, when you feel scared.

Ages 9–12: Courage plan. Write how you could stay calm and safe if someone tries to scare you.

Finish with: "I found that the surah is ___."

Talk together:

• Why did Musa turn to Allah instead of fighting?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How does seeking refuge in Allah make us brave?
• Who can you talk to if someone scares you?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will make du'a and tell a trusted adult if something scares me."

• Make du'a and tell an adult.
• Practise brave words.
• Share your courage plan.
• Next time: the next ayah (40:28) introduces a hidden believer. Explore it together!

Action: Make du'a and tell a trusted adult if something scares you.