Certainly, as parents, we are ever willing and ready to help our dear children whenever they ask. Yet, we can’t always be there for them in every step they take in their lives. After all, we are just humans with limited power, limited time, and limited wisdom. We, ourselves, no matter how old we get, need support in our daily life situations.
Therefore, the mindful Muslim is the one who really recognizes his own limitedness as a human being, and the limitlessness of Allah, The Creator, The Wise, The All-Knowing, The All-Capable; Allah Almighty says to anything “Be” and it is! So, the heedful Muslim is keen on keeping his spiritual connection to his Lord by worshipping Him in all various ways; that faithful relationship is what already strengthens, empowers, and leads the Muslim to succeed all along his life, and in the hereafter, too.
Without a doubt, as much as the Muslim parent cares for himself, he cares for his child- if not even way more! Therefore, he always tries to connect his child to the Lord, since his childhood, as it guarantees his well-being, protection, and success in this life, and the hereafter. Here comes the uniqueness of dua’ as an easy, inspiring act of worship that you can teach your child, since his early years; dua’ connects your child spiritually to his Lord, opening for him all the gates of good. Let’s have a look at dua’s significance in Islam, and some of dua’ to teach your kid.
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Dua’ to Teach Your Kid:
Before teaching your kid dua’, you need to draw his attention first to its significance and power in his life, as we mentioned in the previous lines. That will make him instantly recall how much he actually needs to make dua’, and how rewarding it is to mention Allah throughout the day and night; that, in turn, purifies his soul and adjusts his attention for seeking Allah’s support, and pleasure. Dua’, itself, makes him sure that Allah, The Gracious, already inspires him to make dua’, so He, The Generous, will answer it, Insha’Allah; “Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him (in supplication) He becomes shy to return them empty.” (Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi).
Another point to tell your kid about is that no matter how small, or seemingly ‘a daily thing’ to ask for, he can always make dua’ for it; that keeps your child in touch with his Lord, even in the slightest matters in life: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to tell the Companions: “Let one of you ask his Lord for everything that he needs, even a lace for his shoe if it breaks.”
Here are some important dua’ to teach your kid, through day and night:
Dua’ When Waking Up:
الحَمْـدُ لِلّهِ الّذي أَحْـيانا بَعْـدَ ما أَماتَـنا وَإليه النُّـشور
/Alhamdulillahi alladhee ahyana ba’da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushoor./
”All praise belongs to Allah Who has restored us back to life after causing us to die; and to Him shall we return.” [Hadith | Bukhari – 7394]
أَصْبَـحْـنا وَأَصْبَـحْ المُـلكُ للهِ رَبِّ العـالَمـين ، اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّـي أسْـأَلُـكَ خَـيْرَ هـذا الـيَوْم ، فَـتْحَهُ ، وَنَصْـرَهُ ، وَنـورَهُ وَبَـرَكَتَـهُ ، وَهُـداهُ ، وَأَعـوذُ بِـكَ مِـنْ شَـرِّ ما فـيهِ وَشَـرِّ ما بَعْـدَه
/As-bah-na wa as-ba-hal mulku lil-lahi rabbil-aa-la-mîn. Allahumma innî as’aluka khay-ra ha-zal-yawm, fat-ha-hu wa nas-ra-hu, wa nu-ra-hu wa bara-ka-ta-hu wa hu-da-hu, Wa aa-u-zu bika min shar-ri ma fîhi, wa shar-ri ma ba’-dah/
“We have entered upon the morning, and the whole kingdom of Allah, too, has entered upon morning. Praise is due to Allah. There is none who has the right to be worshiped but Allah, the One who has no partner with Him. His is the Sovereignty and to Him is praise due and He is Potent over everything. My Lord, I beg of Thee good that lies in this day and good that follows it and I seek refuge in Thee from the evil that lies in this day and from the evil of that which follows it.”
For Protection All Day:
بسم الله الذي لا يضر مع اسمه شيء في الأرض ولا في السماء وهو السميع العليم
/Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma’ is-mihi shai’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i,
wa Huwas-Sami’ul-‘Alim/
“In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing and All- Knowing.”
For Gratitude for Allah’s Blessings:
اللّهُـمَّ ما أَصْبَـَحَ بي مِـنْ نِعْـمَةٍ أَو بِأَحَـدٍ مِـنْ خَلْـقِك فَمِـنْكَ وَحْـدَكَ لا شريكَ لَـك فَلَـكَ الْحَمْـدُ وَلَـكَ الشُّكْـر
/Allāhumma mā aṣbaha bī min ni`matinaw bi aḥadin min khalqik. fa minka waḥdaka lā sharīka lak. falaka ‘l-ḥamdu wa lakash-shukr./
“O Allah, whatever blessing has been received by me or anyone of Your creation is from You alone, You have no partner. All praise is for you and thanks is to You.”
When Feeling Lazy to Do Something:
لا إلهَ إلاّ اللّهُ وحْـدَهُ لا شَـريكَ لهُ لهُ المُـلْكُ ولهُ الحَمْـد وهُوَ على كُلّ شَيءٍ قَدير
/Lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah. lahu ‘l-mulku walahu ‘l-ḥamd. wa huwa `alā kulli shay’in qadīr./
“None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise and He is Able to do all things.”
When Doing Something Difficult:
اللهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إلا مَا جَعَلتَهُ سَهْلا وَ أنتَ تَجْعَلُ الحزْنَ إذا شِئْتَ سَهْلا
/Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja’altahu sahla, wa ‘anta taj’alul hazna idha shi’ta sahla./
“O Allah, there is no ease except in what You make easy. If You wish, You can make the difficulty easy.”
When Studying:
ربِّ زِدْنِي عِلْماً
/Rabbi zidni ilma./
[My Lord, increase me in knowledge.]| Surah At-Taha:114]
Before, and After Eating:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى بَرَكَةِ اللَّهِ
/Bismillah, wa ‘ala barakat Allah/
“In the name of Allah and with the blessings of Allah, I begin (eating)”.
After Eating
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِين
/Alhamdulillah alathe at’amana wa saqana wa ja’lna Muslimeen/
“All praise belongs to Allah, who fed us, quenched our thirst, and made us Muslims.”
For the Bathroom
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
/a’otho men al-khobs wa al-khabaa’eth/
“O Allah, I seek refuge with you from all evil and evil-doers.”
After Using the Bathroom:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الْأَذَى وَعَافَانِي
/Ahamdulillah althe athhab ‘ana al-atha wa ‘afana/
“Praise be to Allah, who removed the difficulty from me and gave me ease (relief).”
Before Leaving the House:
بِسْمِ اللهِ ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِالله
/Bismillah tawakaltu ‘ala Allah, wa la hawla wala quwata ella biAllah/
“In the Name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.”
When Going to bed:
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
/Bismeka Allahuma amooto wa ahya/
“With Your Name, O Allah, I die, and I live.”
Note:
Also, teach your kid to always say “Bismillah” (in the Name of Allah) before doing anything, “Alhamdulillah” (praise be to Allah) for thanking Allah for His blessings, and “Astaghfiru Allah” (I ask for Allah’s forgiveness) after making a mistake.
Also, teach him to make dua’ for those giving or helping him with anything, by saying “Jazakum Allah Khairan” (may Allah reward you).
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Conclusion:
Making dua’ in many times, for sure, will keep your child heedful of Allah, all along his day and night, making him feel blessed, protected, and rewarded by Allah. It will definitely strengthen his spiritual, inspiring relationship with his Lord, opening all the gates for good in his life and the hereafter.
