Dua for Spouses and Offspring (The Joy of Our Eyes)
The supplication of the true Servants of the Most Merciful (Ibad ur-Rahman) seeking righteous companions and offspring who bring comfort to the soul.
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Rabbanā hab lanā min azwājinā wa-dhurriyyātinā qurrata a‘yunin wa-j‘alnā li-l-muttaqīna imāmā
Translation & Meaning
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Recommended Repetitions: 3 times
Daily, in prostration, and when praying for marriage, peace in the home, or children
"Qurrata a‘yun" (قُرَّةَ أَعْيُن) refers to tears of joy and soothing peace when witnessing one’s family worship Allah and walk the path of virtue. Asking to be an "Imam for the Muttaqin" is a noble ambition to lead in good deeds and humility.
Mentioned in Surah Al-Furqan (25:74) as the defining characteristic of those who inherit the lofty mansions of Paradise (Al-Ghurfah).