Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What would happen to a city if all its trees were cut down?"

Watch the TED-Ed video What happens if you cut down all of a city's trees?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What kind of shade is in Jannah?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is shade such a gift on a hot day?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Waqi'ah is surah 56. Find ayah 30. The key words zill mamdud mean shade that is spread out. Trees cool our streets and homes and give us a place to rest. The shade of Jannah never ends, never moves away and never gets too hot.

Fact: How much cooler can it be under a big tree?

Ages 5–8: Shade hunt. On a sunny day, touch a wall in the sun and one in the shade. Which is cooler?

Ages 9–12: Shady street. Draw a map of your street and mark where trees give shade.

Finish with: "I found that tree shade can be about ___ degrees cooler."

Talk together:

• Why is shade a mercy from Allah?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Who gives "shade" to you, like a protector or helper?
• How can we give shade to others?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will help water a tree or plant one."

• Water or plant a tree.
• Go on a shade hunt.
• Share your shady street map.
• Next time: the next ayah (56:31) speaks of water that keeps pouring. Explore it together!

Action: Help water a tree or plant one.