Difficult Decisions

Introduction

This week we explore the theme of "Difficult Decisions": Istikhara and consultation. Islam offers guidance for every area of life — through both the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. Read, discuss, and apply this as a family. Renew your intention each time to draw closer to Allah.

This lesson is prepared for students of the ICMG Edmonton Branch Weekend Quran School and their families. Throughout the week, we invite you to read, discuss, and apply this theme together as a family. Each week is designed to help students develop their Islamic character in light of the Quran and Sunnah, and to strengthen the bond between what students learn at weekend school and what they practice at home.

Key Points

• Every action begins with intention — keep yours pure
• The Quran and Sunnah offer clear guidance on this topic
• Small consistent steps are more powerful than large dramatic efforts
• Working together as a family is always more effective than alone
• Allah sees the effort — not the perfection

Discussion

1. How does this theme show up in your life?
2. What small step could you take this week?
3. Parents: how do you model this for your children?
4. Teens: what is your biggest challenge with this topic?

🎯 This Week's Action

This week sit down as a family and discuss this theme. Each family member chooses one small concrete step, and at the end of the week you review together.