Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Children Who Have Gone Astray

Children
QuranQuran 25:74

ุฑูŽุจูŽู‘ู†ูŽุง ู‡ูŽุจู’ ู„ูŽู†ูŽุง ู…ูู†ู’ ุฃูŽุฒู’ูˆูŽุงุฌูู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุฐูุฑูู‘ูŠูŽู‘ุงุชูู†ูŽุง ู‚ูุฑูŽู‘ุฉูŽ ุฃูŽุนู’ูŠูู†ู ูˆูŽุงุฌู’ุนูŽู„ู’ู†ูŽุง ู„ูู„ู’ู…ูุชูŽู‘ู‚ููŠู†ูŽ ุฅูู…ูŽุงู…ู‹ุง

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Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and our offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.

*Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imama*

When to Read

This profound dua is for any parent or guardian facing the heartache of seeing their children deviate from the straight path, whether through their actions, beliefs, or general way of life. It's a prayer for guidance and righteousness for your offspring, asking Allah to make them a source of joy and a reflection of piety. Recite it during your daily prayers, in the quiet hours of the night, or anytime you feel the need to turn to Allah with a sincere heart for your children's well-being.

How to Read

Recite this ayah with sincerity, humility, and deep conviction. Understand the meaning of each word and pour your heart into the supplication. Visualize your children walking on the path of righteousness, becoming sources of comfort and pride for you and for the entire community. It's beneficial to repeat this dua regularly, especially after your obligatory prayers (fardh salah). Imagine it as planting seeds of goodness in your children's lives through your persistent dua.

Virtues & Benefits

This ayah is a comprehensive plea for righteous offspring who will be the 'coolness of the eyes' โ€“ a source of joy, contentment, and pride. It also asks Allah to make the family leaders in righteousness, setting an example for others. The greatest benefit is entrusting your children's guidance to Allah, the Ultimate Controller of all affairs. It shifts the burden from your shoulders to the One who has infinite mercy and power. This dua reflects the Prophet Ibrahim's (peace be upon him) own supplication, showing us a timeless model for seeking Allah's help for our progeny.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 25:74
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