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يَوْمَ تُوَلُّونَ مُدْبِرِينَ مَا لَكُم مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ مِنْ عَاصِمٍۢ ۗ وَمَن يُضْلِلِ ٱللَّهُ فَمَا لَهُۥ مِنْ هَادٍۢ
Yaw'ma tuwallūna mud'birīna mā lakum mmina -llahi min' ʻāṣimin . waman yuḍ'lili -llahu famā lahu min' hādin
"A Day when ye shall turn your backs and flee: No defender shall ye have from Allah: Any whom Allah leaves to stray, there is none to guide...
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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A Day you will turn your backs and run, with no one to protect you from Allah, and whoever Allah lets go astray will have no guide.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What helps you make good decisions?"
Watch the Alliance for Decision Education video Mindful Choices.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who can protect people from Allah?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How do I stay guided?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ghafir is surah 40. Find ayah 33. The key word asim means a protector or defender. On the Last Day, running away will not help, and no one can protect a person from Allah's judgement. Guidance is a gift from Allah, so we ask Him for it and follow it while we can.
Fact: What is the job of a guide on a mountain trek?
Ages 5–8: Follow the guide. Play follow the leader and talk about why we need a good guide.
Ages 9–12: Asking for guidance. Write a short du'a in your own words asking Allah to guide you.
Finish with: "I found that a mountain guide ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask Allah for guidance before making a decision."
Action: Ask Allah for guidance before making a decision.
