Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Which two names of Allah do we say in bismillah?"

Watch the Islamic Lessons Made Easy video Al-Rahman and Al-Rahim Explained.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Where does the Quran come from?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Allah mention mercy when He talks about the Quran?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Fussilat is surah 41. Find ayah 2. The key word tanzil means something sent down. The Quran comes from Ar-Rahman, whose mercy covers everything, and Ar-Rahim, whose mercy reaches the believers in a special way. The Quran itself is a gift of mercy: it guides, comforts and teaches us.

Fact: Which ayah of Surah Al-Fatihah is made of these two names?

Ages 5–8: Mercy hunt. Find five things at home that show Allah's mercy, like food, water and family.

Ages 9–12: Mercy in the Quran. Find two ayat that speak about Allah's mercy and copy their meanings.

Finish with: "I found that it is ayah ___ of Al-Fatihah."

Talk together:

• How is the Quran a mercy for you?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we show mercy to others?
• What does bismillah remind us each time we say it?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say bismillah slowly and think about its meaning."

• Say bismillah with meaning.
• Go on a mercy hunt.
• Share your mercy ayat.
• Next time: the next ayah (41:3) describes a Book in Arabic. Explore it together!

Action: Say bismillah slowly and think about its meaning.