Start with bismillah.

Ask: "When do you like to make du'a?"

Watch the Zill Noorain Kids video What is the importance of Dua?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What do the people ask the keepers?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is du'a now so precious?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ghafir is surah 40. Find ayah 49. The key word khazanah means keepers or guards. In the Fire, people will ask others to make du'a for them, even for one day of relief. Today, we can call on Allah ourselves at any time, and He listens. Du'a in this life is a gift we should use often.

Fact: Which ayah in this same surah promises? Call on Me and I will answer you?

Ages 5–8: Du'a times. Make a chart of good times for du'a, like after salah and before sleeping.

Ages 9–12: My du'a list. Write five things you want to ask Allah for, for yourself and others.

Finish with: "I found that it is ayah ___ of Surah Ghafir."

Talk together:

• Why is du'a in this life such a gift?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• When do you like to make du'a?
• What will you ask Allah for today?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will make du'a after every salah."

• Make du'a after salah.
• Make a du'a times chart.
• Share your du'a list.
• Next time: the next ayah (40:50) reminds that messengers came with clear signs. Explore it together!

Action: Make du'a after every salah.