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وَإِمَّا تَخَافَنَّ مِن قَوْمٍ خِيَانَةًۭ فَٱنۢبِذْ إِلَيْهِمْ عَلَىٰ سَوَآءٍ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلْخَآئِنِينَ
Wa 'immā takhāfanna min qaw'min khiyānatan fa-n[m]bidh' 'ilay'him' ʻalā sawā'in . 'inna -llaha lā yuḥibbu l-khā'inīna
If thou fearest treachery from any group, throw back (their covenant) to them, (so as to be) on equal terms: for Allah loveth not the treacherous.
Translation: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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If the Prophet feared a group would betray him, he was to openly tell them the treaty was over so both sides knew equally, because Allah does not love those who betray.
Start with bismillah.
Ask: "Is it fair to break an agreement secretly?"
Bandar Baleela's channel has the whole of Al-Anfal by Bandar Baleela. Play just the first stretch.
Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "How should a treaty be ended?"
Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "Why must Muslims be fair even with people who might betray them?" Younger children can draw theirs.
Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Anfal is surah 8. Find ayah 58. Even when expecting betrayal, Muslims could not secretly attack. They had to openly announce the end of the treaty first. Islam forbids betrayal, even against enemies.
Fact: Khiyanah means betrayal, which Allah does not love.
Ages 5–8: Be open. Tell someone clearly if you change a plan with them.
Ages 9–12: Fair play. Write why Muslims must never betray, even enemies.
Finish with: "Allah does not love those who ___."
Talk together:
Make a small plan: "This week, I will tell people clearly if my plans change."
Action: Tell people clearly if your plans change.
