Divine Decree (Qadr), where everything is already known and written by God, is one of the foundations of our faith.
But it can feel like one of the hardest to explain.
How do we help our children understand what it means without it feeling confusing or scary? 🤔
In a recent Our Muslim Kids online class, we explored this tricky topic using something children already love and understand: online games.
💻 We talked about how every game has a designer — the programmer who builds the game world, sets the rules, and codes all the possible paths.
🎮 But the player still makes choices, deciding where to go, how to react, and what to do.
This helped the children understand that:
✅ God is the Ultimate Designer – everything in life is already known and perfectly preordained.
✅ We still hold the controller – our choices matter and shape the direction we take.
✅ Other people’s actions affect us too – just like in a multiplayer game.
✅ Qadr doesn’t mean we’re not responsible – it means God sees everything and gives us the space to grow, choose, and prove ourselves.
📖✨ To help link this to the Qur’an, we explored this powerful verse:
This helped children understand that Divine Decree (Qadr) isn’t something to fear, it’s a sign of God’s perfect knowledge, wisdom, and care.♥️
Want to talk about Qadr with your child too?
Here are two simple ways to start the conversation:
🗨️ “You know how in a game, the whole game world has already been designed, but you still make choices about what to do? That’s like life. God knows everything, but you still get to choose who you become.”
🗨️ “If your life were a game, what kind of avatar are you becoming?” Kind? Brave? Helpful? (Just a fun way to get them thinking.)
Tip: The next time your child asks to play an online game, try gently steering the conversation to link it back to God, the One who designed all the paths, but still gives us the power to choose.
These are the kinds of meaningful conversations I love sparking, helping children understand their faith in a way that feels real, relevant, and full of love for God.
Ayesha
Our Muslim Kids (OMK)
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