وَكَوَاعِبَ أَتْرَابًۭا
How to read it
Wa kawāʻiba 'at'rāban
And voluptuous women of equal age;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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وَكَوَاعِبَ أَتْرَابًۭا
Wa kawāʻiba 'at'rāban
And voluptuous women of equal age;
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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And wonderful companions of the same age.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What makes a really good friend?"
Watch the BBC video of baby elephants playing in the sand.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What kind of company will the righteous have?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Who will be with me in Jannah?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah An-Naba is surah 78. Find ayah 33. The key word atraba means of the same age. Jannah is full of joyful, loving company. (Parents can explain more if they wish.)
Fact: How do young elephants learn and play together?
Ages 5–8: Friendship card. Make a card for a good friend telling them why you like them.
Ages 9–12: Animal friends. Find three animals that live in close, friendly groups.
Finish with: "I found that young elephants play to ___."

Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will be a good friend: kind, honest and helpful."
Action: Be a good friend: kind, honest and helpful.
