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أَفَلَا يَتُوبُونَ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ وَيَسْتَغْفِرُونَهُۥ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ غَفُورٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ
'Afalā yatūbūna 'ilā-llahi wayas'tagh'firūnahu . wa-llahu ghafūrun rraḥīmun
Why turn they not to Allah, and seek His forgiveness? For Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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They are invited to turn to Allah and ask His forgiveness, for Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "How does it feel when someone forgives you right away?"
Play the short Al-Ma'idah clip of ayat 71–76 from USRAH ILMU STUDIO.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What are they invited to do?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Allah invite people even after big mistakes?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Ma'idah is surah 5. Find ayah 74. Right after strong words, Allah opens the door of mercy. No matter the mistake, turning back to Allah is always welcomed.
Fact: Al-Furqan 25:70 says Allah can change bad deeds into good ones for those who repent.
Ages 5–8: Come back. Talk about how a loving parent welcomes a child back.
Ages 9–12: Mercy after warning. Write why Allah invites people back.
Finish with: "Allah can change bad deeds into ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will say astaghfirullah every morning."
Action: Say astaghfirullah every morning.
