Start with bismillah.

Ask: "How many countries can you name?"

Watch the Happy Okapi video COUNTRIES of the World for Kids.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Why did Allah make us into nations and tribes?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What can I learn from people who live far away?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Hujurat is surah 49. Find ayah 13. The key word li-ta'arafu means so that you get to know one another. Everyone comes from the same first parents. Different languages, foods and customs are there so we can learn from each other. Allah does not honour people for their country or family name, but for how mindful of Him they are.

Fact: How many countries are there in the world?

Ages 5–8: Hello game. Learn to say hello in three languages.

Ages 9–12: Friend file. Find out about one country you know little about: its food, language and weather.

Finish with: "I found that there are about ___ countries in the world."

Talk together:

• Why did Allah make people different?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What makes someone honoured with Allah?
• What have you learned from a friend from another culture?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will learn something new about a culture different from mine."

• Learn about another culture.
• Play the hello game.
• Share your friend file.
• Next time: the next ayah (49:14) talks about faith entering the heart. Explore it together!

Action: Learn something new about a culture different from yours.