ุฑูุจููููุง ููุจู ููููุง ู ููู ุฃูุฒูููุงุฌูููุง ููุฐูุฑูููููุงุชูููุง ููุฑููุฉู ุฃูุนููููู ููุงุฌูุนูููููุง ููููู ูุชููููููู ุฅูู ูุงู ูุง
Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and our offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.
Rabbana hablana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imaman
When to Read
This beautiful dua from Surah Al-Furqan is perfect for any time a parent feels concern for their children's well-being and adherence to faith. It's especially poignant during difficult times, when a child might be facing challenges or struggling with their path. Recite it after your obligatory prayers, during the quiet hours of the night, or whenever you feel your heart moved to make a sincere supplication for your children's guidance and success, both in this life and the Hereafter.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a pure intention. Face the Qiblah if possible, raise your hands in supplication, and pour your heart out to Allah. Believe in His power to guide and transform. Repeat it often, especially in the blessed times for dua, like the last third of the night or between the Adhan and Iqamah. Remember, Allah loves those who are persistent in their supplications.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a parent's deepest desires for their children: that they be a source of joy and peace ('comfort to our eyes') and that they become beacons of righteousness, inspiring others. It signifies a holistic request for the child's spiritual, moral, and social well-being. By asking Allah to make us 'imams for the righteous,' we also ask for the strength and ability to be good role models for our children and the wider community, reflecting the excellent character and adherence to Islam that we pray for them.