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وَأُخْرَىٰ تُحِبُّونَهَا ۖ نَصْرٌۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَفَتْحٌۭ قَرِيبٌۭ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
Wa 'ukh'rā tuḥibbūnahā . naṣ'run mmina -llahi wafat'ḥun qarībun . wabashshiri l-mu''minīna
And another (favour will He bestow,) which ye do love,- help from Allah and a speedy victory. So give the Glad Tidings to the Believers.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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Allah also promises something dear to them, His support and a win that is coming soon, so tell the believers the good news.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Why do geese fly in a V shape?"
Watch the Curiosity Kids video Why Do Geese Fly in a V?!
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What two things does Allah promise?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How does Allah help people who work together for good?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah As-Saff is surah 61. Find ayah 13. The key words nasrun minallahi wa fathun qarib mean help from Allah and a near victory. Geese fly in a V, taking turns at the front so the whole flock travels further. Believers help each other, and Allah sends His help.
Fact: How much further can geese fly in a V than alone?
Ages 5–8: V team. Walk in a V with your family, taking turns at the front.
Ages 9–12: Good news. Write a short piece of good news to cheer someone up.
Finish with: "I found that geese in a V fly about ___ further."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will cheer someone up with good news."
Action: Cheer someone up with good news.
