رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً ۖ إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
My Lord, grant me from Yourself, pure offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.
Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibatan innaka samee'ud du'aa'
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant for those who desire righteous children, especially when facing perceived barriers such as advanced age or infertility. It's a powerful supplication to make during times of personal need, after prayers, or during the blessed hours like the last third of the night. Recite it with a heart full of hope and reliance on Allah's mercy.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincere intention and unwavering faith in Allah's ability to grant your request. Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us. Focus on the meaning of the words: acknowledging Allah as the Giver, seeking 'pure' offspring (meaning righteous, good, and blessed), and affirming His attribute of being the Hearer of all prayers. Repeat it multiple times, especially in the quiet moments of the night when supplications are believed to be more readily accepted.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies Prophet Zakariya's (peace be upon him) deep yearning for a child despite his old age. It highlights the importance of sincere supplication and absolute trust in Allah's plan. By turning to Allah in this manner, one seeks not just a child, but righteous progeny who will be a source of comfort and joy in this life and a means of continued reward in the hereafter. Allah's response, granting him Prophet Yahya (John, peace be upon him), demonstrates that no matter the perceived obstacles, divine provision is possible when we turn to Him with earnestness.