Opening the ayah…
وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَجَابُوا۟ لِرَبِّهِمْ وَأَقَامُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَأَمْرُهُمْ شُورَىٰ بَيْنَهُمْ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَٰهُمْ يُنفِقُونَ
Wa -lladhīna (i)s'tajābū lirabbihim' wa'aqāmū ṣṣalāta wa'am'ruhum' shūrā bay'nahum' wamimmā razaq'nāhum' yunfiqūna
Those who hearken to their Lord, and establish regular Prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual Consultation; who spend out of what We bestow on them for Sustenance;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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They answer their Lord, keep up the prayer, settle their matters by talking together, and give from what We provided them.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What is a family meeting?"
Watch the PositiveDiscipline video Family Meeting Example.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "How do these believers run their affairs?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is it good to ask others before deciding?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shura is surah 42. Find ayah 38. The key word shura means consultation, and the whole surah is named after it. Believers answer Allah's call, pray on time, and give to others. They also make decisions by listening to each other's ideas. Consultation helps people feel respected and often leads to wiser choices.
Fact: Which ayah in Surah Al Imran also tells the Prophet to consult people in matters?
Ages 5–8: Idea round. Plan a family outing where everyone gives one idea before deciding.
Ages 9–12: Run a meeting. Lead a short family meeting with an agenda, listen to all views and record the decision.
Finish with: "I found that the ayah is Al Imran ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, we will hold one family meeting."
Action: Hold a family meeting.
