ุฑูุจููููุง ุขุชูููุง ู ูู ูููุฏูููู ุฑูุญูู ูุฉู ูููููููุฆู ููููุง ู ููู ุฃูู ูุฑูููุง ุฑูุดูุฏูุง
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair a right guidance.
*Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada*
When to Read
This dua is a profound supplication for parents to make for their children. It's suitable to recite anytime, especially when reflecting on the future of your children and seeking Allah's mercy and guidance for them in this life and the next. You might find yourself repeating it during times of worry, before making important decisions concerning them, or simply as a regular part of your supplications.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and conviction, understanding its meaning. Visualize Allah's mercy enveloping your children and guiding them towards righteousness. Raising children is a trust from Allah, and this dua acknowledges our dependence on Him for their success, both in this world and in attaining Jannah. Make it a heartfelt plea, remembering that Allah loves to hear the earnest supplications of His servants.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah, revealed in the context of the story of the People of the Cave, is a comprehensive prayer for divine mercy and sound guidance. For our children, this translates to seeking Allah's protection from misguidance, granting them wisdom, and ultimately, His infinite mercy which is the key to Jannah. By making this dua, we are actively seeking Allah's blessings for their spiritual well-being and their eternal home. The ultimate reward is Allah's pleasure and the blessed company of our children in Paradise.