Start with bismillah.

Ask: "How do meerkats keep each other safe?"

Watch the National Geographic clip Meerkat Mischief.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who is mentioned now?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Who shelters and protects me?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Ma'arij is surah 70. Find ayah 13. The key words fasilatihil-lati tu'wih mean his clan that sheltered him. Meerkats take turns standing guard so the group is safe. Our wider family and community shelter us too.

Fact: What does a meerkat sentry do?

Ages 5–8: Guard game. Take turns being the "lookout" while others play. What does the lookout watch for?

Ages 9–12: My community. List five people outside your home who help keep you safe.

Finish with: "I found that a meerkat sentry ___."

Talk together:

• Who are the people who look after you?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we be helpful in our community?
• Why should we thank people who help us?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will thank one person in my community who helps me."

• Thank a community helper.
• Play the guard game.
• Share your community list.
• Next time: the next ayah (70:14) says he would give everyone on earth. Explore it together!

Action: Thank one person in your community who helps you.