Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why do we use calendars?"

Watch the Happy Learning video What Is the Calendar For?

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What can't be delayed?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does Allah give people time?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Nuh is surah 71. Find ayah 4. The key words ajalin musamma mean a set, named term. Allah offers forgiveness and time, but every life has its set end that cannot be moved. Clocks and calendars count our days.

Fact: Why does a year have twelve months?

Ages 5–8: Day count. Count on a calendar how many days are left until the next Eid.

Ages 9–12: Clock gears. Find out how gears inside an old clock turn the hands.

Finish with: "I found that a year has twelve months because ___."

Talk together:

• Why is it a mercy that Allah gives time to turn back?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we use our time well?
• Why shouldn't we delay saying sorry to Allah?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will say astaghfirullah every evening."

• Count the days to Eid.
• Tell someone how clock gears work.
• Next time: the next ayah (71:5) says Nuh called his people night and day. Explore it together!

Action: Say astaghfirullah every evening.