Raising children today is no easy task. Owing to rapid advancement of technology and the, corruption and misinformation are at a peak raising doubts in young minds, giving children ample opportunity to stray from the path of Islam. Therefore, as parents, we are expected to make every effort to inculcate proper Islamic values and principles, and continue to inspire them to strive in the way of Allah.
Muslim parents have a daunting task ahead of us in this day and age. As challenging as is seems, Allah has given us parents a wildcard – that we can invoke Allah’s assistance through Dua to help our children attain success in this world as well as the next. The Duas of parents for their children will never go unanswered – even if made by mistake.
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Three supplications are answered without doubt. The supplication of the oppressed, the supplication of the traveler, and the supplication of the parent for his son (child).” [At- Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud]
Listed below are Duas for children’s success in the Dunya and Aakhirah:
Dua for Childrens Success in Worship
Remaining steadfast in one’s prayers as well as other acts of worship can guarantee success in this life and the hereafter. The following duas are prayers invoking Allah’s assistance in guiding children along the path of the righteous, as well as instilling a love for Islam, the Messenger (PBUH), and the Rabb.
Dua for Children to Remain Steadfast in Prayers
رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
Rabbij-alnee muqeemas-salaati wa min dhurriyyatee, Rabbana wa taqabbal du’aa.
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication. [Surah Ibrahim 14:40]
Dua for Children to be Subservient to Allah
رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُسْلِمَةً لَكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Rabbana waj-’alna muslimaini laka wa min dhurriyyatina ummatan muslimatan laka wa-arina manaasikana wa tub ‘alaina innaka anta-at-tawwabur-raheem.
Our Lord! Make us both fully submit to You and from our descendants a nation that will submit to You. Show us our rituals, and turn to us in grace. You are truly the accepter of repentance, most-merciful. [Surah Al-Baqarah 02:128]
Dua for Children’s Upbringing
رَبَّنَا هَبۡ لَـنَا مِنۡ اَزۡوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيّٰتِنَا قُرَّةَ اَعۡيُنٍ وَّاجۡعَلۡنَا لِلۡمُتَّقِيۡنَ اِمَامًا
Rabbana hablana min adhwaajinaa wa dhurriyatinaa qurrath ‘aghyuniw-wajalnaa lilmuttakeena imaam
Our Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous. [Surah Al-Furqan 25:74]
Dua for Children’s Righteousness
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ وَأَصْلِحْ لِي فِي ذُرِّيَّتِي ۖ إِنِّي تُبْتُ إِلَيْكَ وَإِنِّي مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ
Rabbi audhi’nee an ashkura ni’matakal-latee an’amta ‘alayya wa ’alaa waalidayya wa an a’mala salihan tardhahu wa aslih lee fee zurriyyati innee tubtu ilaika wa innee minal-muslimeen.
My Lord! Inspire me to always be thankful for Your favors which You blessed me and my parents with, and to do good deeds that please You. And instill righteousness in my offspring. I truly repent to You, and I truly submit to Your Will. [Surah Al-Ahqaf 46:15]
رَبِّ هَبۡ لِىۡ مِنۡ لَّدُنۡكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً ۚ اِنَّكَ سَمِيۡعُ الدُّعَآءِ
Rabbi hablee min ladunka dhurriyyatan thayyiba, innaka samee’ud-dua
Lord! Bestow upon me from very close to You a goodly offspring. Surely You are The Ever-Hearer of invocation. [Surah Al-Imran 03:38]
رَبِّ هَبۡ لِىۡ مِنَ الصّٰلِحِيۡنَ
Rabbi hablee minas-saliheen
My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous. [Surah As-Saffat 37:100]
Dua for Children to Rely on Allah During Difficult Times
Children should be encouraged to recite the following Dua whenever they are faced with a challenging situation (as should parents) — whether it is an exam or any other circumstance that generates fear or anxiety. This is a good Dua for all us to memorize.
اللَّهُمَّ لاَ سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
Allahumma laa sahla illa ma ja’altahu sahlan, wa anta taj-alul hazna idha shi’ta sahla.
Oh Allah! Nothing is easy except what you have made easy. If you wish, you can make the difficult easy. [Sahih Ibn Hibban]
Dua for Children seeking Allah’s Help in Studies
This short dua was revealed to our Prophet (PBUH) by Allah. Remind your children to recite the below Dua with complete faith in Allah before they begin studying. Since knowledge in this instance is not simply limited to the education children receive at school, you may invite children to supplicate this Dua throughout the day to increase their knowledge in all spheres, especially the spiritual.
رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidni ‘ilman
Lord, increase me in knowledge. [Surah Taha 20:114]
Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said,“When a person dies, all action is cut off for him with the exception of three things: sadaqa which continues, knowledge which benefits, or a righteous child who makes supplication for him.” [Sahih (Al-Albani) – Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 38]
