Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why would someone close their eyes to something clear?"

Watch the Luqmay video Prophet Saleh and the camel.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Thamud prefer over guidance?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How can someone choose blindness?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Fussilat is surah 41. Find ayah 17. The key word fastahabbu means they preferred. Allah sent Prophet Salih to Thamud and showed them a clear sign, a special she-camel. They saw the truth clearly, but chose to ignore it. Being shown the right way is a gift; we must choose to follow it.

Fact: Which surah is named after the rocky land where Thamud lived?

Ages 5–8: Blindfold walk. With a helper, walk across the room blindfolded, then with eyes open, and compare.

Ages 9–12: Choosing to see. Write about a time you knew the right thing but found it hard to choose it.

Finish with: "I found that the surah is ___."

Talk together:

• Why do people ignore clear guidance?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we choose to follow what is right?
• What guidance has Allah given you?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, when I know what is right, I will choose it straight away."

• Choose right straight away.
• Try the blindfold walk.
• Share choosing to see.
• Next time: the next ayah (41:18) tells how the believers were saved. Explore it together!

Action: This week, when you know what is right, choose it straight away.