Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why does a teacher sometimes ask a question instead of just telling the answer?"

Watch the Learn Bright video Critical Thinking Skills and Examples for Kids.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What question does the ayah ask?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Allah ask us questions in the Quran?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Haqqah is surah 69. Find ayah 2. The key words mal-haqqah mean what is the sure reality? Asking a question makes the listener lean in and think hard. Allah repeats the name to make us wonder how huge that Day is.

Fact: What are the steps good thinkers use to solve a problem?

Ages 5–8: Question jar. Write or draw three questions you wonder about Allah's creation and put them in a jar.

Ages 9–12: Think it through. Pick a small problem at home and solve it using the steps from the video.

Finish with: "I found that good thinkers first ___."

Talk together:

• Why do questions help us remember?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What questions do you have about the Last Day?
• Who can we ask when we don't know?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask one good question in class or at home."

• Ask one good question this week.
• Start a question jar.
• Share how you solved your problem.
• Next time: the next ayah (69:3) asks what will make you understand it. Explore it together!

Action: Ask one good question in class or at home.