Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Have you ever met someone who boasted about being the strongest?"

Watch the Little Muslims Stories video The Consequence of Pride.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Ad boast about?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is pride dangerous?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Fussilat is surah 41. Find ayah 15. The key word istakbaru means they were arrogant. The people of Ad were tall, strong and built great buildings. They boasted that no one was stronger. They forgot that Allah, who gave them their strength, is far stronger. Pride makes people forget the Giver of their gifts.

Fact: What is the name of the city of Ad mentioned in Surah Al-Fajr?

Ages 5–8: Strength gifts. List three strengths you have and say they are gifts from Allah.

Ages 9–12: Humble heroes. Write about someone strong who stays humble and kind.

Finish with: "I found that the city was called ___."

Talk together:

• Where do our strengths come from?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we use strength in good ways?
• What does a humble strong person look like?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will use my strength to help someone weaker."

• Help someone weaker.
• List your strength gifts.
• Share your humble heroes.
• Next time: the next ayah (41:16) tells of a furious wind. Explore it together!

Action: Use your strength to help someone weaker.