Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Why do you think lions roar?"

Watch the Cleveland Zoo expert explain lion roars.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What are the donkeys running from?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why does the Quran use such a strong picture?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Muddaththir is surah 74. Find ayah 51. The key words farrat min qaswarah mean fled from a lion. The Quran's reminder is gentle and good, yet they ran from it as if from a roaring lion. The picture shows how foolish it is to flee from guidance.

Fact: Why do lions rest for most of the day?

Ages 5–8: Roar test. Roar softly, then loudly. How far away can your family hear you?

Ages 9–12: Big cats. Compare lions with other big cats. Which ones roar?

Finish with: "I found that lions rest so much because ___."

Talk together:

• Why is running from guidance like running from something that isn't chasing you?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What makes people afraid of change?
• How can we welcome reminders instead?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will thank anyone who reminds me of something good."

• Thank people who remind you.
• Try the roar test.
• Tell someone why lions rest so much.
• Next time: the next ayah (74:52) says each wants his own scrolls. Explore it together!

Action: Thank anyone who reminds you of something good.