Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What's the difference between a claim and evidence?"

Watch the Culturally Relevant Science video Claim Evidence Reasoning.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What does Allah challenge them to bring?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why could no one bring proof of partners with Allah?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Qalam is surah 68. Find ayah 41. The key word shuraka' means partners. They claimed their idols were partners with Allah. Allah says: bring them, if you're truthful! A claim needs evidence. No one could bring any, because Allah has no partner.

Fact: What are the three parts of claim, evidence and reasoning?

Ages 5–8: Detective. Look for clues (like footprints) to find out who walked through the room.

Ages 9–12: CER practice. Write a claim, evidence and reasoning about a simple science question.

Finish with: "I found that CER stands for ___."

Talk together:

• Why do claims need evidence?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How does creation show that Allah is One?
• How can we ask for evidence politely?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask "how do you know?" kindly when I hear a claim."

• Ask "how do you know?" kindly.
• Play detective.
• Share your CER practice.
• Next time: the next ayah (68:42) describes a Day when people are called to prostrate. Explore it together!

Action: Ask.