Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What does it mean to be devoted to something?"

Watch the Blooming Minds video The Magic of Practice and Perseverance.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What qualities of Maryam are mentioned?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is Maryam honoured in the Quran?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah At-Tahrim is surah 66. Find ayah 12, the last ayah. The key word al-qanitin means the devoted ones. Maryam (peace be upon her) is one of the most honoured women in the Quran, and a whole surah carries her name. She kept herself pure, believed Allah's words and worshipped Him faithfully. Allah honoured her with a great miracle; your teachers can tell you more.

Fact: Which surah of the Quran is named after Maryam, and what number is it?

Ages 5–8: Daily devotion. Make a chart and tick one act of worship you do every day.

Ages 9–12: Two examples. Compare the two believing women in ayat 11 and 12. What do they share?

Finish with: "I found that Surah Maryam is surah number ___."

Talk together:

• What made Maryam so special?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we be devoted to Allah every day?
• What has Surah At-Tahrim taught you?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will do one act of worship every day without missing."

• Keep one daily act of worship.
• Recite Surah At-Tahrim (or part of it) with someone at home.
• Share your two examples.
• Next time: the next surah, Al-Mulk (67), begins by praising Allah, who holds all kingship. Explore it together!

Action: Do one act of worship every day without missing.