We cannot be with our children around the clock. Neither is it possible or practical as they get older, to monitor their every action, exposure, or acquaintance. However, there is someone far more powerful than us, the Knower of hearts, the All-Seeing and All-Hearing, who is even closer to our children than we are, and that is, undoubtedly, Allah ﷻ.
If Allah ﷻ accepts just one of our du’as, this may serve as a shield for our children, steering their hearts and minds in the right direction, and inviting Allah’s blessings into all areas of their lives.
The great thing is that a parent’s du’a has a special status and is more likely to be accepted. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“Three supplications are answered without doubt. The supplication of the oppressed, the supplication of the traveller, and the supplication of the parent for his child.” (Tirmidhi 3448)
It is for this reason that we are warned not to curse or make du’a against our own children. The prophet ﷺ forbade praying against one’s children lest it be at a time when du’as are answered. He (peace be upon him) said:
“Do not pray against yourselves, do not pray against your children, do not pray against your wealth, lest that coincides with a time when Allah is asked and He gives, so He accepts your prayer.” (Muslim 3014)
Allah cherishes our du’as, and they can be expressed in any language, anywhere. The Prophet ﷺ once remarked:
“Supplication is the essence of worship.” He then cited the verse, “Your Lord said: Call upon Me, and I will respond to you. Indeed, those who are too proud for My service will enter Hell in disgrace.” (Surah Ghafir 40:60, Tirmidhi 3372)
Turning to Allah in prayer for your little ones isn’t just a parental instinct—it’s a necessary tool in our endeavour to nurture and raise true believers.
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