Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What's the difference between saying sorry and forgiving?"

Watch the Smile and Learn video Forgiveness for Kids.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What three things does Allah encourage us to do?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is forgiving family sometimes hard?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah At-Taghabun is surah 64. Find ayah 14. The key words ta'fu wa tasfahu wa taghfiru mean pardon, overlook and forgive. Even people we love can sometimes pull us away from good, and we must be careful. But Allah loves when families forgive one another. An olive branch is a sign of peace.

Fact: Why is the olive branch a sign of peace?

Ages 5–8: Peace branch. Draw an olive branch and write "I forgive you" on a leaf for someone.

Ages 9–12: Three words. Explain the difference between pardoning, overlooking and forgiving.

Finish with: "I found that the olive branch means peace because ___."

Talk together:

• Why is forgiving good for our own hearts?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can families help each other stay close to Allah?
• What makes forgiving easier?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will forgive someone in my family quickly."

• Forgive quickly.
• Give your peace branch.
• Share the three words.
• Next time: the next ayah (64:15) says wealth and children are a test. Explore it together!

Action: Forgive someone in your family quickly.