Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why do whales sing songs deep under the sea?"

Watch the Colossal Cranium video Why Do Whales Sing?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who glorifies Allah?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How do whales, birds and trees glorify Allah?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah At-Taghabun is surah 64, and it has eighteen ayat. Find ayah 1. The key word yusabbihu means glorifies. Whales sing, birds call, trees sway: everything in creation praises Allah in its own way, even if we can't understand it.

Fact: How far can a whale's song travel through the ocean?

Ages 5–8: Sounds of praise. Go outside and list every creature sound you hear.

Ages 9–12: Whale songs. Find out how whale songs change from year to year.

Finish with: "I found that whale songs can travel ___."

Talk together:

• How does creation praise Allah?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we join in with creation's praise?
• What sound in nature do you love most?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say subhanAllah when I hear birds or animals."

• Say subhanAllah when you hear creatures.
• Make your sounds-of-praise list.
• Share your whale song facts.
• Next time: the next ayah (64:2) says Allah created us and sees what we do. Explore it together!

Action: Say subhanAllah when you hear birds or animals.