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Tafsir for Kids - Surah Al-Fil
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Surah al-Fil teaches that Allah’s power protects what He wills, while humility matters more than outward grandeur.
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
- Which animal did Abraha place at the front of his army?
- Which birds came by Allah’s command to protect the Kaaba?
- What was the year of this event called?
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