Start with bismillah.

Ask: "How can a camel go so long without water?"

Watch the Clark TV video How Do Camels Survive for Days Without Water in the Desert?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What animal is mentioned in this ayah?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Allah compare their thirst to a camel's?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Waqi'ah is surah 56. Find ayah 55. The key words shurb al-him mean drinking like very thirsty camels. A camel that has gone days without water can drink a huge amount very quickly. The picture shows a thirst that is never satisfied. It reminds us to thank Allah for every glass of water that truly quenches our thirst.

Fact: How much water can a thirsty camel drink in a few minutes?

Ages 5–8: Camel cups. Count how many cups of water fill a big bucket. A camel can drink many buckets!

Ages 9–12: Desert design. List five ways a camel's body is made for the desert.

Finish with: "I found that a camel can drink about ___ litres at once."

Talk together:

• What does it feel like to be really thirsty?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How did Allah design camels for the desert?
• How can we help animals that need water?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will put out a bowl of water for birds or animals."

• Put out water for animals.
• Count camel cups.
• Share your desert design.
• Next time: the next ayah (56:56) says this is their welcome on the Day of Judgement. Explore it together!

Action: Put out a bowl of water for birds or animals.