Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What's the difference between a kind secret and a hurtful one?"

Watch the Children's Kingdom video Why You Should Never Gossip About Others.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What should private talk be about?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How can my private chats please Allah?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Mujadilah is surah 58. Find ayah 9. The key words tanajaw bil-birri wat-taqwa mean talk privately about goodness and mindfulness. Allah doesn't forbid private talk; He asks that it be for good, like planning a surprise or helping someone.

Fact: What are three good things friends can plan together in private?

Ages 5–8: Good secret. Plan a happy surprise for someone with a sibling or parent.

Ages 9–12: Talk check. Before talking privately, ask: is it true, kind and helpful?

Finish with: "I found that good private talk can be about ___."

Talk together:

• What makes a private talk good?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we steer a chat away from gossip?
• What good plans could you make with friends?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will plan a good surprise with a friend."

• Plan a good surprise.
• Make a good secret.
• Share the talk check.
• Next time: the next ayah (58:10) says harmful whispering comes from Shaytan. Explore it together!

Action: Plan a good surprise with a friend.