Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What does a judge need to do before making a decision?"

Watch the Grolman video For Kids: What Does A Judge Do?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What does Allah ask them about their judgement?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How can I judge fairly?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Qalam is surah 68. Find ayah 36. The key words kayfa tahkumun mean how do you judge? Their judgement was upside down: they thought wrongdoing would be rewarded. A good judge listens to both sides, looks at evidence and is fair.

Fact: What does a judge do in a court?

Ages 5–8: Fair referee. Be the referee in a family game and make fair calls.

Ages 9–12: Two sides. Pick a small family disagreement and write both sides fairly.

Finish with: "I found that a judge must ___."

Talk together:

• Why is it easy to judge unfairly when we like or dislike someone?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we listen to both sides?
• Why is Allah the fairest judge?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will listen to both sides before deciding."

• Listen to both sides.
• Be the fair referee.
• Share your two sides.
• Next time: the next ayah (68:37) asks if they have a book they study. Explore it together!

Action: Listen to both sides before deciding.