Start with bismillah.

Ask: "How can we answer someone who mocks us?"

Watch the Omar & Hana episode Let's Say Salam.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What is the Prophet told to say?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does the surah end with peace?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Az-Zukhruf is surah 43. Find ayah 89, the last ayah. The key word salam means peace. After all the arguing, mocking and boasting in this surah, Allah tells the Prophet: turn away calmly and say peace. Answering rudeness with peace shows strength. Surah Az-Zukhruf began with gold that fades and ends with peace that lasts.

Fact: What does the greeting as-salamu 'alaykum mean?

Ages 5–8: Salam challenge. Say salam to everyone you meet today.

Ages 9–12: Surah story. Make a poster of Surah Az-Zukhruf: gold, the riding du'a, Ibrahim, Musa and Pharaoh, 'Isa, Jannah's gold and peace.

Finish with: "I found that as-salamu 'alaykum means ___."

Talk together:

• Which lesson in Surah Az-Zukhruf will you remember most?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why is answering with peace a sign of strength?
• Who could you greet with salam more often?
• What would you like to ask about this surah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will answer rudeness with a calm 'peace' and walk away."

• Recite Surah Az-Zukhruf (or part of it) with someone at home.
• Take the salam challenge.
• Share your surah story poster.
• Next time: the next surah, Ad-Dukhan (44), tells of a blessed night and a sign of smoke. Explore it together!

Action: Answer rudeness with a calm 'peace' and walk away.