56:42Al-Waqi'ah
Juz 27 · Page 535فِى سَمُومٍۢ وَحَمِيمٍۢ
How to read it
Fī samūmin waḥamīmin
(They will be) in the midst of a Fierce Blast of Fire and in Boiling Water,
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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فِى سَمُومٍۢ وَحَمِيمٍۢ
Fī samūmin waḥamīmin
(They will be) in the midst of a Fierce Blast of Fire and in Boiling Water,
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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They will be in burning wind and boiling water.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Can wind carry dust from a desert all the way across an ocean?"
Watch the Met Office video What is Saharan Dust?
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What will the people of the left face?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why do we thank Allah for a cool breeze?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Waqi'ah is surah 56. Find ayah 42. The key words samum and hamim mean scorching wind and boiling water. Desert winds can be so hot and dusty that people stay indoors. This ayah is a warning, mentioned once so we take care. A cool breeze and fresh water are mercies we can thank Allah for every day.
Fact: How far can dust from the Sahara travel?
Ages 5–8: Breeze maker. Make a paper fan and cool someone in your family on a warm day.
Ages 9–12: Dust journey. On a world map, trace how Saharan dust can travel to other continents.
Finish with: "I found that Saharan dust can travel as far as ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will offer cold water to someone on a hot day."
Action: Offer cold water to someone on a hot day.
