Parents naturally pray for their children to be righteous, guided and protected from harm. The Sunnah includes important supplications that Muslims can recite for their children, asking Allah for protection, blessings and guidance.

The Prophetic Prayer for Protecting Children

Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet ﷺ used to seek protection for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn, saying:

“I seek protection for you both in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, every harmful creature, and every evil eye.”

This is an important supplication for seeking Allah's protection from harm, devils and the evil eye.

A Prayer for Blessings in Children and Family

Among the supplications reported in the Sunnah is:

“O Allah, bless for us our hearing, our sight, our hearts, our spouses and our offspring, and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Ever-Relenting, the Most Merciful.”

This prayer asks Allah to bless the family and offspring while seeking His mercy and forgiveness.

A Prayer for Protecting a Child From Satan

The Prophet ﷺ taught Muslims to say before marital relations:

“In the name of Allah. O Allah, keep Satan away from us and keep Satan away from what You bless us with.”

The hadith mentions that if a child is decreed from that union, Satan will not harm that child.

Quranic Prayers for Righteous Children

Parents can also use the beautiful supplications found in the Quran.

Allah says:

“My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.”
[Ibrahim: 40]

Another beautiful Quranic prayer is:

“Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.”
[Al-Furqan: 74]

The Best Times to Pray for Children

Parents may pray for their children at any time. Among the blessed times for supplication are:

Supplication During Prostration

A Muslim can use the time of prostration during prayer to ask Allah to guide, protect and bless his or her children.

Supplication During the Night

The latter part of the night is also an especially virtuous time for supplication. Parents can use these quiet moments to ask Allah for the righteousness and well-being of their children.

Etiquette When Praying for Children

Parents should make their supplications sincerely for Allah and repeatedly ask Him for guidance and righteousness.

They should also avoid praying against their children in moments of anger. Instead, they can ask Allah to guide them, protect them and grant them a righteous future.

FAQ

What is the best prayer for protecting children?

A well-known Prophetic supplication is: “I seek protection for you both in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, every harmful creature, and every evil eye.”

What is a prayer for blessings in children?

One reported supplication asks Allah to bless the family's hearing, sight, hearts, spouses and offspring.

What is a good Quranic prayer for righteous children?

“Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes.” [Al-Furqan: 74]

Can parents pray for their children during prostration?

Yes. Muslims can supplicate during prostration and ask Allah for goodness, guidance and protection for their children.