Start with bismillah.

Ask: "What do you do every single day without fail?"

Watch the Twinkl video Daily Routines for Kids.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What is their first answer?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is salah the first thing mentioned?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Muddaththir is surah 74. Find ayah 43. The key words lam naku minal-musallin mean we were not of those who prayed. Salah is the first thing they mention. It is a daily habit that keeps us close to Allah.

Fact: How many times a day do Muslims pray, and roughly when?

Ages 5–8: Salah clock. Draw a clock and mark the five prayer times today.

Ages 9–12: Routine chart. Make a chart of your day. Where do the five prayers fit?

Finish with: "I found that the five prayers are at ___."

Talk together:

• Why is salah so important?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How does praying help us during the day?
• What helps you remember to pray on time?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will pray each salah as soon as I hear the adhan."

• Pray as soon as you hear the adhan.
• Hang up your salah clock.
• Share your routine chart.
• Next time: the next ayah (74:44) gives their second answer. Explore it together!

Action: Pray each salah as soon as you hear the adhan.