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أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ حَقًّۭا ۚ لَّهُمْ دَرَجَٰتٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَمَغْفِرَةٌۭ وَرِزْقٌۭ كَرِيمٌۭ
'Ūlā'ika humu l-mu''minūna ḥaqqan . llahum' darajātun ʻinda rabbihim' wamagh'firatun wariz'qun karīmun
Such in truth are the believers: they have grades of dignity with their Lord, and forgiveness, and generous sustenance:
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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These are the believers in truth; they have high ranks with their Lord, forgiveness and generous provision.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "What makes someone a true believer?"
Play the short Al-Anfal clip of ayat 2–4 from Aisyah Zein.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What three gifts do they get?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "What are ranks with Allah?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Anfal is surah 8. Find ayah 4. After listing the qualities of believers, Allah calls them 'the true believers' and promises ranks, forgiveness and generous provision. Each good quality raises us higher.
Fact: Find Al-Mujadilah 58:11: Allah raises those who believe and have knowledge in ranks.
Ages 5–8: Step up. Climb a few steps and name a good deed for each step.
Ages 9–12: Ranks. Write what raises a person's rank with Allah.
Finish with: "Allah raises believers in ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will add one good quality to my day."
Action: Add one good quality to your day.
