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Tafsir for Kids - Surah Al-Fil

Tafsir for Kids - Surah Al-Fil

Çocuklar İçin Tefsir9 minages 3-8

Surah al-Fil teaches that Allah’s power protects what He wills, while humility matters more than outward grandeur.

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What the tale is about

The sacred Kaaba in Makkah is threatened when Abraha, the governor of Yemen, marches against it with a powerful army and elephants at its front. Abdul-Muttalib leads the people of Makkah to safety in mountain caves, where they wait for what will happen. Then, by Allah’s command, ababil birds fill the sky and drop tiny stones on the army. Abraha is badly wounded, and the Kaaba is protected. The event becomes known as the Year of the Elephant, while Surah al-Fil points children toward Allah’s power, humility, and trust in His will.

What this tale teaches

Surah al-Fil teaches that Allah’s power protects what He wills, while humility matters more than outward grandeur.

Characters

AbrahaAbdul-MuttalibAbabil birdsPeople of Makkah

Questions to ask your child afterwards

  1. Which animal did Abraha place at the front of his army?
  2. Which birds came by Allah’s command to protect the Kaaba?
  3. What was the year of this event called?

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