رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [also] my offspring. Our Lord, and accept [my] supplication.
Rabbij'alni muqeemas-salati wa min dhurriyyati, Rabbana wa taqabbal du'a'
When to Read
This ayah is a powerful supplication from Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) asking Allah to make him and his descendants steadfast in prayer. We can recite this when we see our children facing difficulties, asking Allah to grant them patience and strength, and to keep them connected to Him through prayer. It's also a beautiful dua to make regularly for their overall spiritual well-being and resilience, especially during times of tests and trials.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincere intention and a hopeful heart, directing your plea to Allah. It's best recited after any prayer, or at any time you make personal supplications (dua). Visualize your children, asking Allah to instill patience and faith in them, making them firm in their worship and strong in facing adversity.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught to us in the Quran by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), is a direct request to Allah for the establishment of prayer and the acceptance of supplication for oneself and one's descendants. When we make this dua for our children during testing times, we are asking Allah to grant them the inner strength derived from prayer, which is a cornerstone of patience and reliance on the Creator. It encompasses a broader request for their spiritual well-being and their ability to turn to Allah in times of ease and hardship, ensuring their supplications are accepted.