Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Can you keep your eyes on one thing without getting distracted?"

Watch the Sentis video Concentration Challenge - Can you count the bounces?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "How did the Prophet look?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What does it mean that his sight stayed steady?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Najm is surah 53. Find ayah 17. The key words ma zagha means it did not swerve. The Prophet's gaze stayed steady, focused and respectful; he looked only at what he was meant to. Focus helps us learn and pray well, and keeping our eyes away from what isn't ours is good manners.

Fact: How long can most children focus on one task before needing a break?

Ages 5–8: Focus game. Watch a ball being passed and count the passes without losing track.

Ages 9–12: Distraction list. List what distracts you during salah or study, and one fix for each.

Finish with: "I found that children can focus for about ___ minutes."

Talk together:

• Why is focus important in salah?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What helps you focus?
• How can we guard our eyes from what is not good?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will keep my eyes on my prayer place during salah."

• Look at your prayer place in salah.
• Play the focus game.
• Share your distraction list.
• Next time: the next ayah (53:18) says he saw some of his Lord's greatest signs. Explore it together!

Action: Keep your eyes on your prayer place during salah.