رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [also] from my offspring. Our Lord, and accept [my] supplication.
*Rabbij'alni muqeemas-salati wa min dhurriyyati, Rabbana wa taqabbal du'a'i*
When to Read
This powerful dua, from Surah Ibrahim, is excellent for parents to recite for their children, asking Allah to make them steadfast in their worship and good character. It can be recited at any time, but especially after obligatory prayers or during the times when supplication is readily accepted, like the last third of the night or between the adhan and iqamah. When asking Allah for qualities like patience and perseverance, it's fitting to connect it to the establishment of prayer, which itself requires these very virtues.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and conviction, visualizing your children growing into individuals who are patient, steadfast, and devoted. Make it a regular practice in your daily supplications. It's beneficial to make dua for yourself as well, as a parent's own spiritual strength and commitment can be a powerful example and influence on their children.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse is a direct plea to Allah by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) for himself and his descendants. By reciting it, we are following the example of a beloved prophet and asking Allah to bestow upon our children the ability to maintain prayer, a cornerstone of faith that cultivates discipline, patience, and perseverance. It also seeks Allah's acceptance of our supplications, recognizing our reliance on His grace for our children's development.