Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Is it easy to say: it was my fault?"

Watch the Kids Moral Stories video The Boy Who Always Blamed Others.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Whom do these people want to blame?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why do people blame others?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Fussilat is surah 41. Find ayah 29. The key word adallana means they misled us. On the Last Day, followers will turn angrily on those who misled them. But each person was still responsible for their own choices. Taking responsibility now, and choosing whom to follow carefully, protects us.

Fact: Which surah tells that Shaytan will say? Do not blame me, blame yourselves?

Ages 5–8: My part. When something goes wrong in a game, practise saying: my part was ___.

Ages 9–12: Follow wisely. Write three questions to ask yourself before following someone.

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

Talk together:

• Why is blaming others not enough?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we choose good people to follow?
• When is it brave to say: it was me?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will own up to my mistakes without blaming anyone."

• Own your mistakes.
• Say my part was.
• Share follow wisely.
• Next time: the next ayah (41:30) brings good news to those who stand firm. Explore it together!

Action: Own up to your mistakes without blaming anyone.