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وَإِن تَوَلَّوْا۟ فَٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَوْلَىٰكُمْ ۚ نِعْمَ ٱلْمَوْلَىٰ وَنِعْمَ ٱلنَّصِيرُ
Wa 'in tawallaw' fa-ʻ'lamū 'anna -llaha maw'lākum' . niʻ'ma l-maw'lā waniʻ'ma nnaṣīru
If they refuse, be sure that Allah is your Protector - the best to protect and the best to help.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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If they turn away, know that Allah is your Protector, the most excellent Protector and the most excellent Helper.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Who protects you when you're scared?"
Maher Al-Muaiqly recites Al-Anfal on Maher Al-Muaiqly's official channel. A few minutes is plenty.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "What two things is Allah?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why is Allah the greatest protector?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Anfal is surah 8. Find ayah 40. No matter who turns away, believers have Allah as their Mawla, Protector, and Nasir, Helper. No protector is better.
Fact: The dua 'ni'mal mawla wa ni'man-nasir', an excellent Protector and excellent Helper.
Ages 5–8: My Protector. Say 'Allah is my Protector' when you feel alone.
Ages 9–12: Mawla and Nasir. Write what each name means to you.
Finish with: "Allah is an excellent Protector and an excellent ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will remember Allah protects me."
Action: Remember Allah protects you.
