Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Does every animal have a job in nature?"

Watch the Next Generation Science video about keystone species.

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What do some people think?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What is my purpose?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Qiyamah is surah 75. Find ayah 36. The key word suda means left without purpose, unchecked. Even a beaver or a sea otter has a big job in nature. People are created with a purpose too: to know and worship Allah and do good.

Fact: How do sea otters help kelp forests stay healthy?

Ages 5–8: Job chart. Draw five animals and the job each one does in nature.

Ages 9–12: Missing link. Pick a keystone species. What would happen if it disappeared?

Finish with: "I found that sea otters help kelp by ___."

Talk together:

• Why would Allah not leave us without purpose?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What do you think your purpose is?
• How can you be useful to others?
• What would you like to ask about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will do one useful job at home without being asked."

• Do a useful job without being asked.
• Share your animal job chart.
• Tell someone about sea otters and kelp.
• Next time: the next ayah (75:37) reminds us how small we began. Explore it together!

Action: Do one useful job at home without being asked.