Protecting children in Islam begins with seeking Allah’s protection, maintaining daily remembrance and lawful supplications, and teaching children to remember Allah from an early age.

Protection is not limited to supplication alone. It also includes caring for children, guiding them toward what is beneficial, teaching them faith and good character, and relying upon Allah for their safety.

What Is the Best Prayer for Protecting Children?

One of the well-known prophetic supplications for protecting children is:

The Prophetic Protection Supplication

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

This supplication was used by the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to seek protection for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn.

Protecting Children with the Three Quls

Among the important practices of daily protection is reciting:

• Surah Al-Ikhlas.
• Surah Al-Falaq.
• Surah An-Nas.

They are commonly recited three times in the morning and evening as part of the daily remembrance.

Reciting Ayat al-Kursi

Ayat al-Kursi is one of the greatest verses in the Quran and is commonly included in a Muslim’s daily protection and bedtime remembrance.

Allah says:

“Allah—there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence...” [Al-Baqarah: 255].

A Prayer for Protection from Harm and the Evil Eye

Parents can regularly recite authentic prophetic remembrance, including:

“In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”

This remembrance is said three times in the morning and three times in the evening.

Another established supplication is:

“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.”

How Can I Protect My Children in the Morning and Evening?

Parents can make protection part of the family’s daily routine by reciting the Three Quls, Ayat al-Kursi, prophetic supplications, and authentic morning and evening remembrance.

Morning Protection

Children can gradually learn the morning remembrance according to their age and ability. Parents can also recite the Quranic chapters of Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas and pray for their safety.

Evening Protection

Evening remembrance includes the Three Quls and other established supplications. Parents can also teach children to remember Allah before going to sleep.

Is It Permissible to Pray for Children’s Protection?

Yes. Parents may pray to Allah to protect their children, guide them, grant them health and righteousness, and keep them away from harm.

Supplication for children is a good practice when it contains lawful and beneficial meanings.

Protecting Children Through Ruqyah

Islamic ruqyah consists of Quranic verses and lawful supplications, while believing that protection and healing ultimately come from Allah alone.

Quranic Recitation

Parents may recite Al-Fatihah, Ayat al-Kursi, and the Three Quls while supplicating for their children.

Supplication and Seeking Refuge

The believer should rely upon Allah when making supplication and performing ruqyah, without believing that words or recitation have independent power apart from Allah’s will.

Teaching Children Daily Remembrance

Protecting children is not limited to parents reciting supplications for them. Children should gradually learn simple forms of remembrance so that they become part of their everyday lives.

Parents can teach children to say “Bismillah” before eating, remember Allah when leaving home, practice morning and evening remembrance, and seek Allah’s protection before sleeping.

Is the Child-Protection “Depositing with Allah” Supplication Prophetic?

A commonly used supplication is:

“O Allah, I entrust my children to You, so protect them with Your protection.”

Its meaning is a permissible prayer asking Allah to protect one’s children. However, it should not be attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as an established prophetic hadith without evidence.

When seeking prophetic remembrance, it is preferable to rely on supplications authentically established in the Sunnah, while general lawful supplication remains permissible.

FAQ: Protecting Children in Islam

What is the best prayer for protecting children?

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

How can I protect my children from the evil eye?

Through lawful ruqyah, the Three Quls, Ayat al-Kursi, and authentic supplications and remembrance.

How many times should the Three Quls be recited?

Surahs Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas are recited three times in the morning and three times in the evening.

Can parents make any supplication for their children?

Yes. Parents may make lawful supplications asking Allah for protection, guidance, righteousness, and well-being.

Is protection limited to ruqyah?

No. It includes supplication, remembrance, lawful ruqyah, teaching children to remember Allah, proper care, and reliance upon Allah.