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What do the last ten surahs of the Quran mean, in simple words for kids?

Bloomtivo answers

Each of the last ten surahs has one simple message: Al-Fil, Allah protected the Ka’bah; Quraysh, thank Allah for food and safety; Al-Ma’un, pray sincerely and help others; Al-Kawthar, Allah’s great gift; Al-Kafirun, be firm in your faith; An-Nasr, thank Allah in victory; Al-Masad, the end of those who fight the truth; Al-Ikhlas, Allah is One; Al-Falaq and An-Nas, seek Allah’s protection.

Reviewed by Omar Saeed, Bloomtivo teacher · Updated

The full answer

Children recite these surahs every day. Knowing one sentence of meaning for each one changes how they pray.

One sentence per surah

SurahSimple meaningAsk your child
Al-Fil (105)Allah protected the Ka’bah from an army with elephants, using small birdsWho protected the Ka’bah?
Quraysh (106)Thank Allah, who gives us food and keeps us safeWhat has Allah given you today?
Al-Ma’un (107)Care about your prayer, and help orphans and people in needHow can you help someone this week?
Al-Kawthar (108)Allah gave the Prophet ﷺ a great gift, so pray and give thanksWhat is a gift Allah gave you?
Al-Kafirun (109)Be clear and firm about your faith, and let others have theirsWhat do we believe?
An-Nasr (110)When help and success come from Allah, praise Him and ask forgivenessWhat do we say when something good happens?
Al-Masad (111)Abu Lahab fought the truth and lost everythingWhy is it wrong to hurt people who tell the truth?
Al-Ikhlas (112)Allah is One, everyone needs Him, and nothing is like HimHow many Allahs are there?
Al-Falaq (113)Ask Allah to protect you from harm, darkness and jealousyWhen can we say this surah?
An-Nas (114)Ask Allah to protect you from bad whispersWho is the King of all people?

How to teach it

  • One surah a week, at bedtime.
  • Ask the question in the table the next morning.
  • When praying, remind them: “Remember what Al-Kawthar means?”

Teacher’s tip: let your child draw one picture for each surah (no people or Prophets): an elephant, a cup of water, a sunrise. A picture book of meanings is something they will keep.

Our Tafseer for Kids programme explains the short surahs like this. Related: A plan for memorising them.

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