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ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى جَعَلَ لَكُمُ ٱلْأَنْعَٰمَ لِتَرْكَبُوا۟ مِنْهَا وَمِنْهَا تَأْكُلُونَ
Allahu -lladhī jaʻala lakumu l-'an'ʻāma litar'kabū min'hā wamin'hā ta''kulūna
It is Allah Who made cattle for you, that ye may use some for riding and some for food;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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It is Allah who made livestock for you, some to ride and some to eat.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Which animals help people the most?"
Watch the Fun Learning video Camel Facts for Kids.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What two uses of animals are mentioned?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How do camels survive in the desert?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ghafir is surah 40. Find ayah 79. The key word al-an'am means livestock, such as camels, cows, sheep and goats. Allah made these animals gentle enough to serve us, to carry people and loads, and to give food. In the desert, camels were like ships, crossing huge distances. Every animal is a gift and a trust.
Fact: For about how long can a camel go without drinking water?
Ages 5–8: Animal helpers. Draw four farm animals and what each gives us.
Ages 9–12: Camel design. Write three features that help camels survive in the desert.
Finish with: "I found that a camel can go about ___ without water."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will be kind to an animal, like feeding birds."
Action: Be kind to an animal, like feeding birds.
