Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Have you ever felt the ground tremble under your feet?"

Watch the Peekaboo Kidz video What Is An Earthquake?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What will happen to the earth?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Who keeps the ground steady under our feet every day?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Waqi'ah is surah 56. Find ayah 4. The key word rujjat means it was shaken violently. Small earthquakes remind us how strong the earth's movements can be. Most days, the ground stays still because Allah keeps it steady for us. On the Last Day, it will shake as never before.

Fact: How many earthquakes are recorded around the world each year?

Ages 5–8: Wobble tower. Build a block tower on a tray, then gently shake the tray. What helps it stay up?

Ages 9–12: Stay safe. Learn the three steps "drop, cover, hold on" and practise them with your family.

Finish with: "I found that about ___ earthquakes are recorded each year."

Talk together:

• What does a steady earth let us do every day?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we thank Allah for safe ground?
• What can we do to help people after an earthquake?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will thank Allah for our safe home each night."

• Thank Allah for a safe home.
• Build a wobble tower.
• Practise drop, cover, hold on.
• Next time: the next ayah (56:5) says the mountains will crumble. Explore it together!

Action: Thank Allah for our safe home each night.