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۞ قَالَ قَرِينُهُۥ رَبَّنَا مَآ أَطْغَيْتُهُۥ وَلَٰكِن كَانَ فِى ضَلَٰلٍۭ بَعِيدٍۢ
qāla qarīnuhu rabbanā mā 'aṭ'ghay'tuhu walākin kāna fī ḍalālin baʻīdin
His Companion will say: "Our Lord! I did not make him transgress, but he was (himself) far astray."
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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The companion will tell Allah that he did not lead the person astray, for that person was already far off the path.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Why do people sometimes blame others for their own mistakes?"
Watch the Manner Magic Kids video When Kids Make Mistakes: Blaming vs. Taking Responsibility.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What does the companion say?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Can anyone else be blamed for my choices?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Qaf is surah 50. Find ayah 27. The key word qarinuhu means his companion. Scholars say here it is the devil who whispered to him. On that Day, the companion will say, "It wasn't me, he chose it himself." Bad companions won't stand by us. Each of us is responsible for our own choices.
Fact: What are two ways to take responsibility after a mistake?
Ages 5–8: Own it. Practise saying "I did it, I'm sorry, I'll fix it."
Ages 9–12: Good company. List three qualities of a friend who helps you do good.
Finish with: "I found that taking responsibility means ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will own up to any mistake straight away."
Action: Own up to any mistake straight away.
