Start with bismillah.

Ask: "How do you keep cool on a really hot day?"

Watch the Little School video Heatwave.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Allah save them from?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why do the people of Jannah thank Allah instead of themselves?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah At-Tur is surah 52. Find ayah 27. The key words fa-mann Allahu 'alayna mean Allah showed us favour. The believers don't say they earned Jannah by themselves. They say it was Allah's kindness that kept them safe from the samum, a scorching wind. Shade and cool water on a hot day remind us of His care.

Fact: What is a heatwave, and how can we stay safe in one?

Ages 5–8: Shade test. Put two ice cubes outside, one in sun and one in shade. Which melts first?

Ages 9–12: Heat safety card. Make a card with five tips for staying safe in hot weather.

Finish with: "I found that the ice in the ___ melted first."

Talk together:

• Why do the believers give the credit to Allah?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• When have you felt protected by Allah?
• How can we help people or animals on a hot day?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will put out water for birds or offer a cold drink to someone."

• Put out water for birds.
• Run the shade test.
• Share heat safety tips.
• Next time: the next ayah (52:28) tells what they used to do. Explore it together!

Action: Put out water for birds or offer a cold drink to someone.