28 May
Children are among the greatest blessings from Allah. Every parent naturally worries about their child’s safety, health, and future. While we do everything we can to protect and nurture them, we ultimately turn to the most powerful source of protection dua.
Making dua for children’s protection is a deeply spiritual act; a beautiful expression of love, reliance on Allah, and belief in His boundless care. It strengthens our connection with the Creator and reminds us that, above all, it is Allah who watches over and sustains our children.
In this blog, we’ll share some of the most impactful duas from the Qur’an and Sunnah, helping you make heartfelt supplications for your children at every stage of their lives.
Foundations for protecting and preserving Our children
At the heart of safeguarding our children is complete trust and reliance on Allah. True reliance (tawakkul) is the greatest shield against harm and the most effective way to achieve what we seek. As the Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever relies on Allah, He will suffice him in all matters.”
One critical cornerstone is adhering to Allah’s orders and avoidance of what He forbids. When Allah protects a person in their obedience and avoidance of sin, He preserves their faith, family, wealth, and well-being.
Regular remembrance of Allah through reading the Qur’an, reciting tasbih (glorification), tahmid (praise), seeking forgiveness, and sending blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ is one of the most powerful ways to protect oneself and one’s family.
Among the recommended remembrances for protection is reciting Ayat al-Kursi before sleep. The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever recites it will have a guardian from Allah protecting them throughout the night.
Powerful dua for children’s protection from the Qur’an
The Qur’an contains many beautiful supplications that ask Allah to protect and bless our children. Some of these include:
1- “رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا”
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a’yunin waj’alna lil muttaqina imama.
2- “رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِي رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ”
Rabbi ja‘alni muqimas-salati wa min dhurriyyati rabbana wa taqabbal du‘a.
3- “رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ”
Rabbi hab li minas salihin.
4- “رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنْكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ”
Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibatan innaka sami‘ud du‘a.
5- And also this heartfelt dua: “رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُسْلِمَةً لَكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ”
Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka anta as-sami‘ul-‘alim. Rabbana waj‘alna muslimayni laka wa min dhurriyyatina ummatan muslimatan laka, wa arina manasikana watub ‘alayna innaka anta at-tawwabu ar-rahim.
Prophetic duas for safeguarding your children
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us many powerful supplications to seek protection and well-being for our children. These duas help guard them from harm and invoke Allah’s mercy and care.
- One important dua for protection is:
“أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ”
(I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and harmful creature, and from every evil eye.) - The Prophet also taught to ask for overall wellness and protection with this dua:
“اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ العَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ أَسْأَلُكَ العَفْوَ وَالعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَايَ، وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي”
(O Allah, I ask You for well-being both in this life and the next. O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and prosperity in my faith, my worldly affairs, my family, and my possessions. - And for entrusting our children safely to Allah’s care:
“اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي اسْتَوْدِعُكَ ذُرِّيَّتِي يَا مَنْ لَا تُضَيِّعُ عِنْدَهُ الوَدَائِعُ”
(O Allah, I entrust my offspring to You, O the One who never loses what is entrusted to Him.)
Other duas for children in different life situations
Children face many challenges as they grow, and Islam offers beautiful supplications for various situations to seek Allah’s help and protection.
- In times when your child falls sick, you can recite this potent healing prayer:
“أَذْهِبِ البَاسَ، رَبَّ النَّاسِ، وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لا شِفَاءَ إلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا”
“’Adhhibi al-baas, rabban-naas, washfi anta al-shaafi, la shifaa’a illa shifaa’uka, shifaa’an la yughaadiru saqaman.”
- For physical and sensory health, the Prophet would say:
“اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَدَنِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي سَمْعِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَصَرِي”
“ Allahumma ‘afini fi badani, Allahumma ‘afini fi sam‘i, Allahumma ‘afini fi basari.”
- Before exams or tests:
“اللَّهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا”
“Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja’altahu sahlan, wa anta taj‘alul hazna iza shi’ta sahlan.”
- For praying that children grow up righteous:
“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 awzini an ashkor na’matak allaty anmt alia w ala walidayya we an a’mal salihan tardhah wa aslih li fi zoriyaty enni toubtu ilaika w enni men al-muslimeen.”
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Conclusion
Any dua for children’s protection from the Qur’an and Sunnah encourages us to place our full trust in Allah’s infinite mercy, recognizing Him as the ultimate guardian and protector of our loved ones. These sacred supplications strengthen our faith and inspire hope and reassurance that our children will be safeguarded from harm and guided along the path of righteousness, no matter what challenges life may bring.
As the Qur’an is the divine source of wisdom, mercy, and guidance, and within it lie countless powerful duas for every situation in life, Noor Institute is dedicated to helping children and all family members strengthen their faith by teaching the Qur’an in a nurturing and engaging environment.
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Frequently asked questions
- How did the Prophet used to perform Ruqyah on children?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) performed Ruqyah on children by first reciting Surah Al-Fatiha. Then, he would recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas. He repeated this process three times and then wiped his hands over the child’s body as a form of spiritual healing.
