Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What does it mean to look after something for someone else?"

A short clip on Ummah Muslim recites ayah 165 of Al-An'am. Play the whole clip.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What did Allah make us on earth?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why are people given different gifts?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-An'am is surah 6. Find ayah 165. Humans are khalifah, caretakers of the earth. Different gifts are a test: will we use them well? The surah ends with both warning and mercy.

Fact: In Al-Baqarah 2:30, Allah tells the angels He will place a khalifah on earth.

Ages 5–8: Caretaker. Look after a plant or pet this week.

Ages 9–12: Test of gifts. Write how you can use your gifts well.

Finish with: "Humans are caretakers, or ___, on earth."

Talk together:

• What are we on earth?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Why different gifts?
• How will you use yours?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will use one of my gifts to help someone."

• Care for the earth.
• Use your gifts.
• Allah forgives.
• Next time: the next surah, Al-Ma'idah (surah 5), speaks of keeping promises and the table spread from heaven. Explore it together!

Action: Use one of your gifts to help someone.