Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Is it harder to start something good or to keep doing it?"

Watch the Wee Muslim Stories video Umar and the Reward of Istiqamah.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What two things are promised to those who stay firm?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How can I stay steady when I feel lazy?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Ahqaf is surah 46. Find ayah 13. The key words thumma staqamu mean then they stayed firm. Saying "My Lord is Allah" is the first step; staying steady on it every day is the real test. Small good deeds done regularly are loved by Allah. Those who keep going will have no fear and no sadness.

Fact: What does the word istiqamah mean?

Ages 5–8: Streak chart. Tick a box each day you do a chosen good deed.

Ages 9–12: Small and steady. Choose one tiny habit and track it for two weeks.

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

Talk together:

• Why is keeping going harder than starting?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What helps you stay steady?
• What small good deed can you do every day?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will do one small good deed every single day."

• Do one deed every day.
• Fill your streak chart.
• Share small and steady.
• Next time: the next ayah (46:14) describes the reward of the garden. Explore it together!

Action: Do one small good deed every single day.