Dua for a Righteous Spouse and Offspring
Seeking Allah's blessing for a righteous family
Meaning & Context
This is a comprehensive Quranic dua made by the 'Servants of the Most Merciful' (Ibad-ur-Rahman). It is a beautiful request for a righteous family life. 'Qurrata a'yun' (comfort/coolness of the eyes) is an Arabic idiom for that which brings joy, peace, and delight. The dua asks for spouses and children who are obedient to Allah, thus bringing true happiness. It doesn't stop there; it elevates the request by asking Allah to make the entire family leaders ('imama') for the pious (muttaqeen), setting a benchmark for others in righteousness and good conduct.
Benefits of Reciting this Dua
- It is a comprehensive prayer for the righteousness of one's entire family.
- Guides a person to look for piety as the most important quality in a spouse.
- Encourages high aspirations: not just to be righteous, but to be leaders for the righteous.
- It is a means of seeking a blessed and happy family life that is centered around the obedience of Allah.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone can recite this dua, whether they are unmarried and seeking a righteous spouse, married and praying for their current family, or parents praying for their children.
It is a powerful Arabic expression meaning a source of deep joy, contentment, and pride. In a religious context, this joy comes from seeing one's family members being obedient and devoted to Allah.
Quick Quiz
Question: The dua asks for a family that is not just righteous, but also what?