Start with bismillah.

Close your eyes and try to find your way across a room safely, with someone guiding you. Ask: "How did it feel to need help?"

Watch the short video "Braille explained in 100 seconds". (It has music.)

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Who came to the Prophet ﷺ?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How do blind people read?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah 'Abasa is surah 80. Find ayah 2. The key word al-a'ma means the blind man. He came sincerely wanting to learn. In Islam, a person's worth is in their heart, not in their eyes, money or fame.

Fact: How does Braille work, and who invented it?

Ages 5–8: Dot letters. Press the back of a pencil into card to make raised dots. Close your eyes and feel them.

Ages 9–12: Braille name. Find the Braille alphabet and write your name in Braille dots.

Finish with: "I found that Braille was invented by ___."

Talk together:

• Why does Allah care so much about this blind man?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• How can we make sure everyone feels welcome, whatever their abilities?
• Who do you know who needs a little help to join in?
• What would you like to ask an ustaz about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will help someone join in who might be left out."

• Include someone who is often left out.
• Write your name in Braille.
• Look for Braille on signs and lifts when you're out.
• Next time: the next ayah (80:3) says he might have grown in goodness. Explore it together!

Action: Help someone join in who might be left out.