Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Children: Guidance Against Peer Pressure and Wise Choices

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QuranQuran 18:10

ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ุขุชูู†ูŽุง ู…ูู† ู„ู‘ูŽุฏูู†ูƒูŽ ุฑูŽุญู’ู…ูŽุฉู‹ ูˆูŽู‡ูŽูŠู‘ูุฆู’ ู„ูŽู†ูŽุง ู…ูู†ู’ ุฃูŽู…ู’ุฑูู†ูŽุง ุฑูŽุดูŽุฏู‹ุง

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Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair guidance."

Rabbana atina mil-ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada.

When to Read

This powerful supplication from Surah Al-Kahf is perfect for parents to recite for their children, especially during times when they are facing challenging social situations, like peer pressure. It's also beneficial to recite when entrusting children to new environments, like starting school or joining new activities, asking Allah to guide their path and protect them.

How to Read

Recite this ayah with sincerity and focus, picturing your child navigating social situations with wisdom and strength. You can recite it once or multiple times, blowing gently onto your child afterwards, or even incorporating it into your daily duas. The key is the heartfelt intention that Allah grants them inner guidance and protection.

Virtues & Benefits

This ayah is a direct plea to Allah for two crucial elements: mercy ('rahmah') and guidance in their affairs ('rashada'). When we ask for guidance, we are asking Allah to illuminate the right path, help them discern good from bad, and empower them to make choices that please Him. The mercy of Allah is what safeguards them from falling into error and protects them from harmful influences.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 18:10
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