Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What makes you feel safe at night?"

Watch the Guided Hearts story The Power of Duas.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who is the true protector?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How does du'a protect me?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Ahqaf is surah 46. Find ayah 32. The key word awliya' means protectors and close friends. No one can run from Allah or find a protector against Him. But the good news is that whoever turns to Allah has the strongest protection of all. Bedtime du'as and remembering Allah are like a safe shelter.

Fact: Which two short surahs are often recited for protection before sleep?

Ages 5–8: Bedtime routine. Make a picture chart of your bedtime routine, including du'a.

Ages 9–12: Shelter list. List ways Allah protects you that you cannot see.

Finish with: "I found that two protection surahs are ___."

Talk together:

• Why can no one escape Allah?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How does du'a make you feel safe?
• Who else does Allah use to protect us?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will recite the last two surahs of the Quran before sleeping."

• Recite the last two surahs at bedtime.
• Make a bedtime chart.
• Share your shelter list.
• Next time: the next ayah (46:33) says creating did not tire Allah. Explore it together!

Action: Recite the last two surahs of the Quran before sleeping.