ุฑูุจูู ููุจู ููู ู ููู ุงูุตููุงููุญูููู
My Lord, grant me from the righteous [offspring].
Rabbi hab li minas-salihin
When to Read
This powerful supplication, made by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) when he was without children, is deeply relevant for couples experiencing the profound loneliness and yearning for offspring. It can be recited during the stillness of the night, after prayers, or any time the heart feels heavy with this particular tribulation. Recite it with sincere hope and consistent effort.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a pure intention, focusing on the desire for righteous children who will be a source of comfort and a means of continuing good deeds in this life and the hereafter. Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ taught us is a way to ask Allah. Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu) if possible, and face the Qiblah. Repeat it consistently, believing in Allah's power to answer.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct plea from a beloved Prophet of Allah, seeking not just children, but righteous ones. By turning to this verse, a childless couple connects with the legacy of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and invokes Allah's mercy with a proven formula for acceptance. It shifts the focus from despair to active hope, acknowledging that children are a gift from Allah, and that righteous offspring are a profound blessing, a coolness to the eyes, and a means of ongoing reward for the parents.