“Have We not made for him two eyes, and a tongue and two lips?”
(Qur’an, Surah Al-Balad, 8–9)
Educational Goals for Reflection and Contemplation
1. Divine Creativity in Creation
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Children reflect on how the tongue was perfectly designed for speaking, tasting, swallowing, and expressing.
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They discover that this small organ contains an intricate system of muscles, nerves, and glands.
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They observe the amazing diversity of tongues among animals as a sign of God’s perfection.
Discovery: The Amazing Tongues of Animals
Glory be to God! Every creature has a tongue designed perfectly for its life and food.
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Frog: A long sticky tongue that shoots out to catch insects.
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Giraffe: A half-meter-long tongue used to grab leaves from tall trees.
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Bee: A tube-shaped tongue (proboscis) to sip nectar from flowers.
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Cat: A rough tongue that cleans fur and helps in drinking.
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Chameleon: A tongue longer than its body, launched like a slingshot to catch prey.
“This is the work of Allah, who perfected all things.” – (An-Naml 88)
2. Divine Mercy
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The tongue is a gift of mercy — it allows humans to express needs and emotions.
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God’s mercy appears in kind words that bring peace and joy.
3. Gratitude
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Children learn to thank God for the gift of speech and communication.
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They use their tongues for good words and remembrance.
“O Allah, make my tongue rich with Your remembrance.”
Activity for Children
Game: “A Word that Changes the World”
Goal: To discover how one kind word can change hearts.
How to Play:
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Give each child a card with a kind word (Thank you, I love you, Well done, Alhamdulillah, Sorry...).
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Each child acts out a small scene using that word.
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Ask: “How did that word make the other person feel?”
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Write on a poster:
A kind word = A happy heart + A great reward
Scientific Extension:
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Show pictures or short clips about animals’ tongues.
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Ask: “What amazing design did you notice?”
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End together with:
Glory be to God, who perfected all things.
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