Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Is something right just because everyone did it before?"

A short clip on Learn Quran at Home recites ayat 26–31 of Al-A'raf. Play the whole clip.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What two excuses did they give?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why can we be sure Allah never commands shameful things?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-A'raf is surah 7. Find ayah 28. Some Arabs did shameful things and made excuses: our ancestors did it, and Allah wanted it. Allah corrected them: He only commands good. We check what Allah truly said.

Fact: Find An-Nahl 16:90: Allah commands justice and good and forbids shameful deeds.

Ages 5–8: Good or bad. Sort actions into what Allah loves and what He doesn't.

Ages 9–12: Excuses. Write why 'everyone does it' isn't a good reason.

Finish with: "Allah never commands what is ___."

Talk together:

• What excuses did they give?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• Does Allah command shameful things?
• How can you check what Allah wants?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will check the Qur'an before following a habit."

• Allah commands good.
• No excuses.
• Check the Qur'an.
• Next time: the next ayah (7:29) says what Allah does command. Explore it together!

Action: Check the Qur'an before following a habit.