Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why do people often meet under trees?"

Watch the Happy Learning English video Trees.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Where did the believers make their pledge?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What did Allah see in their hearts?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Fath is surah 48. Find ayah 18. The key word radiya means was pleased. At Hudaybiyyah the companions gathered under a tree and promised to stand by the Prophet. Allah saw their sincere hearts, was pleased with them, and sent them calm. This pledge is known as Bay'at ar-Ridwan, the pledge of pleasure.

Fact: Why are trees good places to rest in hot countries?

Ages 5–8: Shade test. Stand in the sun and then under a tree. How different does it feel?

Ages 9–12: Tree facts. Write five ways trees help people and animals.

Finish with: "I found that trees help in hot countries by ___."

Talk together:

• What made Allah pleased with these believers?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What does a sincere heart look like?
• How can we make Allah pleased with us?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will do one sincere deed just to please Allah."

• Do a deed to please Allah.
• Try the shade test.
• Share your tree facts.
• Next time: the next ayah (48:19) mentions many gains. Explore it together!

Action: Do one sincere deed just to please Allah.