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وَكَمْ أَرْسَلْنَا مِن نَّبِىٍّۢ فِى ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
Wa kam' 'ar'salnā min nnabiyyin fī l-'awwalīna
But how many were the prophets We sent amongst the peoples of old?
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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How many prophets We sent to the earlier peoples!
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Why didn't Allah just speak to everyone directly?"
Watch the Islamic Toons video Why Did Allah Send Prophets?
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "To whom were many prophets sent?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Were there prophets in every land?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Az-Zukhruf is surah 43. Find ayah 6. The key words min nabiyyin mean of prophets. The Quran names twenty-five prophets, but says many more were sent to peoples all over the world. Allah sent people like us so that we could see how to live by His guidance.
Fact: Which prophet does the Quran mention by name most often?
Ages 5–8: World of prophets. Colour a world map and remember that Allah sent guidance everywhere.
Ages 9–12: Why a human? Write three reasons why a human messenger is a good teacher.
Finish with: "I found that the prophet named most is ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will learn about one prophet I know little about."
Action: Learn about one prophet you know little about.
