ุฑูุจููููุง ุขุชูููุง ู ูู ูููุฏูููู ุฑูุญูู ูุฉู ูููููููุฆู ููููุง ู ููู ุฃูู ูุฑูููุง ุฑูุดูุฏูุง
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair, right guidance.
Rabbana atina mil-ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada.
When to Read
This powerful dua from Surah Al-Kahf is perfect to recite for your children when you feel they are struggling with extremes, whether it's in their studies, their play, their emotions, or their general outlook on life. It's a plea for divine mercy and guidance to lead them towards a balanced path. Make it a regular part of your supplications, especially during times of growth and development when children are forming their habits and personalities.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, visualizing your children walking on the straight, balanced path that pleases Allah. You can blow gently onto your children after reciting it, or onto water that they drink. It's also beneficial to teach them this dua themselves as they grow older, so they can make it for themselves. The best times to recite are after your obligatory prayers, during the blessed nights like Laylatul Qadr, or any time you make personal supplication (du'a).
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah encapsulates a profound request for two essential elements: mercy (rahmah) and right guidance (rushd). Mercy from Allah encompasses protection, provision, and ease in life. Right guidance ensures that their actions and decisions are aligned with Islamic principles, leading them to a life of moderation and balance. By asking for 'rushd,' we are praying that Allah grants our children the wisdom and ability to navigate life's complexities with sound judgment, avoiding extremism and excess in all matters. It's a dua that seeks Allah's direct intervention in shaping their character towards the middle path, which is a hallmark of the Muslim Ummah.