رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and our offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.
Rabbana hablana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imama
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is for anyone seeking a righteous partner and believing children, or for those who already have them and wish for them to be a source of joy and guidance. It's a prayer that can be made at any time, but is particularly poignant during times of personal reflection, after salah, or during the blessed nights of Ramadan. Making it a regular part of your daily remembrance (dhikr) can bring immense blessings.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Focus on the meaning of each word: asking Allah for spouses and children who will be 'comfort to our eyes' – meaning a source of happiness, peace, and spiritual connection. Also, asking to be leaders in righteousness, setting an example for them and others. It's a comprehensive prayer for both personal and familial well-being, reflecting a deep reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound aspiration for a righteous family life. By asking for 'comfort to our eyes' in spouses and offspring, we are seeking partners and children who will bring us joy in this life and the next, who will remind us of Allah, and who will not be a cause of worry or sin. The second part, 'and make us an example for the righteous,' shows our desire to lead by example, to be role models in faith and good deeds, not just for our families but for the wider community. It's a powerful request for spiritual leadership within the home and beyond, rooted in the example of the best of servants, Allah's prophets.