Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why can't time go backwards?"

Watch the Be Smart video Why Does Time Go Forward? (It has music.)

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What challenge does Allah give?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What can't be undone once it happens?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Waqi'ah is surah 56. Find ayah 87. The key word tarji'unaha means you bring it back. No person can bring back a soul once it leaves, just as no one can turn back time. Only Allah gives life and takes it. So the wise thing is to use the time we have well.

Fact: Why does a broken egg never fix itself?

Ages 5–8: No going back. Snap a biscuit in half and try to make it whole again. What happens?

Ages 9–12: Time wisely. List five things you can't undo, and five ways to use today well.

Finish with: "I found that a broken egg can't fix itself because ___."

Talk together:

• What does this ayah teach about Allah's power over life?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why is today precious?
• What good thing can you do today instead of tomorrow?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will do one good deed I have been putting off."

• Do a deed you've put off.
• Try no going back.
• Share time wisely.
• Next time: the next ayah (56:88) speaks of those brought near. Explore it together!

Action: Do one good deed you have been putting off.