رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً ۖ إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.
Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah, innaka samee'ud-du'a
When to Read
This powerful supplication was made by Prophet Zakariya (peace be upon him) when he was advanced in years and his wife was barren. It's an ideal dua for anyone praying for righteous and virtuous children, especially when facing difficulties or feeling a sense of urgency. Recite it with sincerity and unwavering faith, remembering the Prophet's own steadfastness in his plea.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with a heart full of hope and submission to Allah. Raise your hands as the Prophet ﷺ taught us to do when making dua. Speak with humility and conviction, trusting in Allah's power to grant your request. It's beneficial to repeat this dua multiple times, reflecting on its meaning and feeling the weight of Zakariya's (AS) own heartfelt plea. You can make this a regular part of your daily supplications.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah embodies the sincere and humble prayer of a Prophet of Allah who, despite his age and his wife's barrenness, turned to his Lord with absolute trust. It teaches us that no situation is beyond Allah's ability to change. The reward is in the act of turning to Allah with earnest supplication, seeking what is best for our families and the future of our ummah. By emulating this dua, we seek Allah's blessing for children who will be a source of joy, comfort, and righteousness, pleasing to Allah.