Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Have you ever been impressed by something that turned out not so good?"

Watch the Happy Tales for kids video Never Judge by Appearance!

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What should the Prophet not be fooled by?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why do rich or powerful people sometimes seem right?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ghafir is surah 40. Find ayah 4. The key word yaghrurka means let it fool you. Some people who denied Allah were rich and travelled for trade, looking successful. Allah tells the Prophet not to be fooled: success in this world does not mean someone is right. What matters is truth and faith.

Fact: Why does a peacock spread its beautiful tail?

Ages 5–8: Shiny or real? Compare a shiny sweet wrapper with a plain apple and talk about what is really good for you.

Ages 9–12: Real success. Write a list of what makes someone truly successful in Allah's eyes.

Finish with: "I found that a peacock spreads its tail to ___."

Talk together:

• Why can looks and money fool people?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What makes a person truly successful?
• How can we stay confident in what is right?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will notice good character in someone instead of their things."

• Notice good character.
• Try shiny or real.
• Share real success.
• Next time: the next ayah (40:5) remembers the people of Nuh. Explore it together!

Action: Notice good character in someone instead of their things.