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Duʿa for a Righteous Child

Dua for a Righteous Child — The Dua of Zakariyya

دُعَاءُ الذُّرِّيَّةِ الطَّيِّبَةِ
Quran 3:37-39 describes Zakariyya seeing Maryam's provision, asking Allah for good offspring and receiving the glad tidings of Yahya.
The verse may be used as a general Quranic supplication for offspring. Hamila does not assign it a pregnancy-specific frequency or guarantee a particular result.
By Muhammed Shuweck

1. Duʿa for a Righteous Child

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
Rabbi hab lī min ladunka dhurriyyatan ṭayyibatan, innaka samīʿud-duʿāʾ.
My Lord, grant me from Yourself righteous offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.
Source: Qur’an 3:38

2. For Joy and Righteousness Through Your Children

رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Rabbanā hab lanā min azwājinā wa dhurriyyātinā qurrata aʿyunin wajʿalnā lil-muttaqīna imāmā.
Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.
Source: Qur’an 25:74

When to Recite It

Read it whenever you wish as a Quranic dua for offspring. Questions about preferred times for supplication should be checked against their sources or taken to a qualified scholar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "dhurriyyatan tayyibah" mean?

Tayyib conveys goodness and wholesomeness. Quran 3:39 records the glad tidings of Yahya and describes him as righteous. Further interpretation should be checked in a recognised tafsir.

When is dua for a child most likely to be answered?

Different narrations address times associated with supplication. Hamila does not provide a complete ruling here; check the relevant sources and ask a qualified scholar for guidance.

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