In Islam, the pursuit of pious offspring is a deeply rooted desire in the hearts of many believers. Pious children are seen as a great blessing from Allah.
Therefore, believers are encouraged to seek divine grace and invoke Allah for children who will grow in piety and righteousness. In this article, we will explore the importance of invocation for pious offspring through the teachings of the Qur’an and the authentic hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), providing examples of invocations in Arabic, along with their transliteration and translation into English.
Islam urges believers to seek pious offspring, as they are seen as a source of blessings for both the family and the community.
Allah says in the Qur’an: “O our Lord, grant us joy in our spouses and offspring, and make us an example for the pious.” (Surah Al-Furqan, verse 74)
This verse highlights the importance of praying for pious offspring and being a role model of piety for them.
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) taught believers about the significance of invoking for pious offspring. He said: “When the son of Adam dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.” (Sahih Muslim)
This emphasizes the importance of seeking divine grace for pious children, as they can continue to bring blessings even after their parents’ demise.
Arabic:
“رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ”
Phonetic: “Rabbi la tadharni fardan wa anta khayrul-warithin.”
Translation: “Lord, do not leave me alone, and You are the best of inheritors.”
Arabic:
“رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ”
Phonetic: “Rabbi ij’alni muqimas-salati wa min dhurriyyati rabbana wa taqabbal du’a.”
Translation: “Lord, make me an observer of prayer, as well as my offspring. Lord, accept my invocation.”
Evidence: The invocation is derived from the Qur’an, in the Surah Ibrahim (Surah 14), verse 40. It was made by the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) when asking Allah for the grace to uphold prayer and pass it on to his descendants.
Arabic:
“رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ”
Phonetic: “Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah, innaka antas-samee’ud-du’a.”
Translation: “Lord, grant me from You pure progeny. You are the Hearer of invocation.“
Evidence: The invocation is from the Qur’an, in the Surah Al-Imran (Surah 3), verse 38. This verse is an invocation that Prophet Zechariah made asking Allah for pure progeny.
These specific invocations – Dua are formulated to seek Allah’s grace for pious offspring and guidance. Conclusion: Invocation for Pious Offspring, a Source of Blessing In conclusion, invoking pious offspring is an important practice in Islam, allowing believers to seek divine grace for children who will grow in purity and righteousness. It’s based on the teachings of the Qur’an and the hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), emphasizing the importance of trust in Allah in all situations. May every believer be blessed with pious offspring who will be a source of blessings for them and the community. Invoking pious offspring is an act of faith and hope, reminding us of dependence on Allah for life’s blessings.
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