Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What is bullying?"

Watch the Noor Kids video What Does Islam Say About Bullying?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who truly deserves blame?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Allah dislike oppression so much?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Ash-Shura is surah 42. Find ayah 42. The key word yazlimuna means they wrong or oppress. The real blame is on people who hurt others and abuse their power, like bullies. Allah sees every wrong and will judge it fairly. Being on the side of justice means never being the bully and helping those who are hurt.

Fact: What is the basic meaning of the Arabic word zulm?

Ages 5–8: Kind or unkind? Sort picture cards of actions into kind and unkind piles.

Ages 9–12: Kindness pledge. Write a pledge for your class or family promising to stop and report bullying.

Finish with: "I found that zulm means ___."

Talk together:

• Why is hurting weaker people so wrong?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we make sure we are never unfair to others?
• What can we do when we see bullying?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will include someone who is often left out."

• Include someone left out.
• Sort kind and unkind.
• Share your pledge.
• Next time: the next ayah (42:43) praises patience and forgiveness. Explore it together!

Action: Include someone who is often left out.