اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ أَوْلاَدَنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ لَنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، وَاجْعَلْهُمْ لَنَا نِعْمَةً وَلاَ تَجْعَلْهُمْ فِتْنَةً.
O Allah, make our children a source of joy for our eyes in this world and the hereafter, and make them a blessing upon us, and do not make them a trial for us.
*Allahumma ij'al awladana qurrata a'yunin lana fid-dunya wal-akhirah, waj'alhum lana ni'matan wa la taj'alhum fitnah.*
When to Read
This dua is beautiful to recite regularly, especially after salaah, or during times of personal supplication. It's particularly fitting to make this dua when children are young, praying for their future, but it remains relevant throughout their lives. You can also recite it during the 'Aqiqah ceremony after a child is born, seeking Allah's blessings for them.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as is customary for supplication. Imagine your children growing up to be pious, successful, and a source of happiness for you. Make sure to understand the meaning and feel the weight of your request to Allah. It's also a good practice to teach this dua to your children as they grow older, so they understand the importance of righteous living and seeking Allah's help.
Virtues & Benefits
Children are indeed a significant part of our lives, and praying for them to be righteous is a profound act. This dua specifically asks for them to be 'Qurrata A'yun' – a delight to our eyes, meaning they bring us happiness and peace. It also asks that they be a 'Ni'mah' (blessing) rather than a 'Fitnah' (trial or tribulation). When children are righteous, they are a source of comfort, happiness, and ultimately, a means of gaining reward in the hereafter through their good deeds and prayers for their parents. The Quran mentions the reward for the righteous children of the believers: > **Arabic:** وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَاتَّبَعَتْهُمْ ذُرِّيَّتُهُم بِإِيمَانٍ أَلْحَقْنَا بِهِمْ ذُرِّيَّتَهُمْ وَمَا أَلَتْنَاهُم مِّنْ عَمَلِهِم مِّن شَيْءٍ ۚ كُلُّ امْرِئٍ بِمَا كَسَبَ رَهِينٌ > **Translation:** "And those who believed and whose descendants followed them in faith - We will join with them their descendants, and We will not deprive them of anything of their deeds. Every person, for what he earned, is retained." (Surah At-Tur 52:21)
Source & Authentication
The narration often associated with this dua is about the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ making supplication for his grandchildren. While the exact phrasing of this specific dua is found in Ibn Majah, the sentiment of praying for righteous offspring is a core Islamic practice. The dua itself captures the essence of what parents desire: children who are a source of happiness and who remain steadfast in their faith, leading to blessings in this life and salvation in the next. It's a comprehensive request that covers both worldly comfort and eternal success for the family.