Start with bismillah.

Ask: "Is there anything so strong that even light can't escape it?"

Watch National Geographic's "Black Holes 101".

Now listen to the ayah together in the app, with the translation. Ask: "Can they get away?"

Each child keeps one wonder question, for example: "How can I stay safe from it?" Younger children can draw theirs.

Find it in the mushaf: Surah Al-Infitar is surah 82. Find ayah 16. The key words bi-gha'ibin mean able to be absent, able to get away. No one can escape the result of their deeds, except by Allah's mercy. That's why we choose good now.

Fact: Why can't even light escape from a black hole?

Ages 5–8: Pull test. Roll a marble near a strong magnet (or into a bowl). What happens when it gets close?

Ages 9–12: Black hole pictures. Find out how scientists took the first picture of a black hole in 2019.

Finish with: "I found that light can't escape a black hole because ___."

Talk together:

• Some things can't be escaped. Why is it wise to think about our deeds now?
• Which name of Allah does this remind you of?
• What can save us? (Think: Allah's mercy, faith, good deeds.)
• How can we ask Allah for His mercy?
• What would you like to ask an ustaz about this ayah?

Make a small plan: "This week, I will ask Allah for His mercy every day."

• Ask Allah for mercy each day.
• Show someone your pull test.
• Look at the first black hole picture together.
• Next time: the next ayah (82:17) asks what the Day of Judgement is. Explore it together!

Action: Ask Allah for His mercy every day.