Surah al-Fil: Part 1

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Experience the amazing Army of Elephants story with Abrahah and Mahmud through Surah al-Fil Part 1 featuring Allah’s miraculous protection, ar-Rabb lessons, and ʿAbdul Muttalib’s inspiring trust.

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8+ yearsEnglishLessonsLevel 4Qur'an & Tadabbur

Description

Discover the incredible story of the Army of Elephants with this captivating lesson of Surah al-Fil that brings to life Allah’s miraculous protection of the Kaʿbah. Young learners will explore the dramatic events surrounding Abrahah’s failed attack whilst understanding Allah’s Beautiful Name ar-Rabb and witnessing His absolute power over creation.

This exciting opening lesson combines adventure storytelling with deep spiritual lessons as learners follow Abrahah’s doomed expedition and witness Allah’s miraculous intervention. Through ʿAbdul Muttalib’s inspiring example and the elephant Mahmud’s mysterious behaviour, young Muslims will understand that Allah is the true Protector who can defeat any enemy, no matter how powerful they appear.

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, learners will:

Reflect on Allah’s Name ar-Rabb
Summarise the ‘Army of Elephants’ story
Explain how the story demonstrates Allah’s power

Key Features

Engaging storytelling about Abrahah, the Christian ruler of Yemen, and his plot to destroy the Kaʿbah
Character exploration of brave ʿAbdul Muttalib’s trust in Allah when facing Abrahah’s threats
Dramatic narrative of Mahmud the giant elephant’s miraculous refusal to move towards the Kaʿbah
Creative writing tasks completing sentences from Mahmud the elephant’s perspective
Fill-in-the-gaps exercises reinforcing key vocabulary and Allah’s Beautiful Names

Recommended for

Ages 8+ students beginning their Islamic education journey
Madrasahs and maktabs building strong Islamic foundations
Homeschooling families seeking structured Islamic curriculum
Islamic schools looking for easy-to-follow lessons
Parents wanting to wanting to nurture faith and character at home
Teachers searching for ready-to-use engaging resources

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