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فَتَوَلَّىٰ بِرُكْنِهِۦ وَقَالَ سَٰحِرٌ أَوْ مَجْنُونٌۭ
Fatawallā biruk'nihī waqāla sāḥirun 'aw' maj'nūnun
But (Pharaoh) turned back with his Chiefs, and said, "A sorcerer, or one possessed!"
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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But he turned away, relying on his power, and called Musa a magician or a madman.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What is the difference between being proud and being humble?"
Watch the Kids Stories In a Nutshell video Humility Story for Kids.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Pharaoh lean on instead of listening?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does pride stop people from hearing the truth?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Adh-Dhariyat is surah 51. Find ayah 39. The key word bi-ruknihi means with his strength or supporters. Pharaoh was so proud of his power and army that he turned away and insulted Musa. Pride makes people deaf to good advice. Humble people listen and learn.
Fact: What are two signs that someone is humble?
Ages 5–8: Humble helper. Do a job no one else wants to do, without telling anyone.
Ages 9–12: Pride or humility? Write two short scenes, one where pride wins and one where humility wins.
Finish with: "I found that humble people ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will thank someone who corrects me instead of arguing."
Action: Thank someone who corrects you instead of arguing.
