Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What does it feel like when someone helps you without being asked?"

Watch the ABC Kids video Being Helpful.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who will go around serving the people of Jannah?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why will nobody grow old in Jannah?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Waqi'ah is surah 56. Find ayah 17. The key words wildanun mukhalladun mean youths who stay young forever. In this world, everyone grows older and gets tired. In Jannah, nothing gets old or worn out. Being served is an honour, and serving others now is a beautiful deed too.

Fact: Why do our bodies change as we get older?

Ages 5–8: Helper hour. Pour water for everyone at dinner and clear the plates.

Ages 9–12: Service plan. Make a list of three people you can help this week and how.

Finish with: "I found that our bodies change as we age because ___."

Talk together:

• Why is serving others an honour?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Who serves you every day without being thanked?
• How can we thank them?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will serve my family at one meal."

• Serve at one meal.
• Have a helper hour.
• Share your service plan.
• Next time: the next ayah (56:18) speaks of cups from a pure spring. Explore it together!

Action: Serve your family at one meal.