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لِّيَغْفِرَ لَكَ ٱللَّهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِن ذَنۢبِكَ وَمَا تَأَخَّرَ وَيُتِمَّ نِعْمَتَهُۥ عَلَيْكَ وَيَهْدِيَكَ صِرَٰطًۭا مُّسْتَقِيمًۭا
Lliyagh'fira laka -llahu mā taqaddama min dhan[m]bika wamā ta'akhkhara wayutimma niʻ'matahu ʻalay'ka wayah'diyaka ṣirāṭan mmus'taqīman
That Allah may forgive thee thy faults of the past and those to follow; fulfil His favour to thee; and guide thee on the Straight Way;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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So that Allah may forgive you what came before and after, complete His favour on you and guide you on a straight path.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "How does it feel to be forgiven?"
Watch the One4kids video Learn About Allah's Forgiveness with Zaky.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What three gifts does Allah mention for the Prophet?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Allah love to forgive?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Fath is surah 48. Find ayah 2. The key words sirat mustaqim mean a straight path. With this victory, Allah promised the Prophet complete forgiveness, His full favour and steady guidance. The Prophet still prayed long at night out of thanks. Forgiveness makes a believer more grateful, not lazy.
Fact: What did the Prophet say when asked why he prayed so much after being forgiven?
Ages 5–8: Straight path. Walk along a line of tape on the floor without stepping off.
Ages 9–12: Grateful habits. List three ways to show thanks when someone forgives you.
Finish with: "I found that the Prophet said ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will say thank you to Allah each night for one way He guided me."
Action: Thank Allah for guidance nightly.
