Start with bismillah.

Ask: "How do you decide if something is true?"

Watch the Todds And Grades video Critical Thinking Activity for Kids.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What question does the Prophet ask?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is thinking carefully important in faith?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Fussilat is surah 41. Find ayah 52. The key word ara'aytum means have you considered. The Quran invites people to think. It asks: what if this really is from Allah, and you reject it? That would be the biggest mistake. Islam encourages us to use our minds, ask questions and think carefully.

Fact: What does a scientist do before accepting a new idea?

Ages 5–8: Riddle time. Solve three simple riddles together by thinking step by step.

Ages 9–12: What if? Write a list of what if questions about the world that lead you to think of Allah.

Finish with: "I found that a scientist first ___."

Talk together:

• Why does the Quran ask us to think?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What question about faith would you like to explore?
• How can we think carefully before deciding?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask one thoughtful question about the Quran."

• Ask a thoughtful question.
• Solve riddles together.
• Share your what ifs.
• Next time: the next ayah (41:53) promises signs in the world and in ourselves. Explore it together!

Action: Ask one thoughtful question about the Quran.