# Dua for Righteous Spouse & Children (Rabbana hab lan… | UKPT > The Quranic dua of the Servants of the Most Merciful — asking Allah for a righteous spouse, righteous children and a place among the leaders of the… *Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/dua-for-righteous-spouse-and-children · Independent, free UK prayer times.* --- Daily Duas · 2nd May 2026 · 4 min read ·Kaiser Khan # Dua for Righteous Spouse & Children (Rabbana hab lana): Arabic, English Meaning & Quran Source Quick Answer In the closing verses of Surah al-Furqan, Allah describes the qualities of the 'Ibad ar-Rahman — the Servants of the Most Merciful. They walk humbly, spend in charity, pray through the night, and end every list of their virtues with one final dua: a request for a family that brings comfort to the eye and a position among the righteous. Last updated 17 July 2026 The Quranic dua of the Servants of the Most Merciful — asking Allah for a righteous spouse, righteous children and a place among the leaders of the God-fearing. Arabic, transliteration and full meaning. In the closing verses of Surah al-Furqan, Allah describes the qualities of the 'Ibad ar-Rahman — the Servants of the Most Merciful. They walk humbly, spend in charity, pray through the night, and end every list of their virtues with one final dua: a request for a family that brings comfort to the eye and a position among the righteous. ## The dua for spouse and children رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqina imama. Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes, and make us a leader for the God-fearing. (Surah al-Furqan 25:74) ## What the dua really asks for The phrase qurrata a'yun — 'coolness of the eyes' — is a beautiful Arabic idiom. Tears of grief are hot; tears of joy are cool. The dua asks Allah to give a spouse and children whose conduct, faith and presence cool the eye with joy rather than burn it with worry. The second half asks for something even higher: not just to be righteous, but to lead the righteous. ## When to recite this dua - Single Muslims looking for marriage — recite it morning and evening with sincere conviction. - Couples trying for children — recite it after every fard prayer along with the duas of Zakariyya (AS) for righteous offspring (Surah Aal Imran 3:38). - Parents of young children — recite it when looking at them sleeping, and when difficulties arise in their tarbiyah. - Spouses going through difficulty — recite together; the dua includes the spouse you already have. ## Other Quranic duas for family Pair this dua with: 'Rabbi hab li mil-ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah' — 'My Lord, grant me from Yourself a pure offspring' (Surah Aal Imran 3:38, the dua of Zakariyya AS). Also: 'Rabbi hab li minas-salihin' — 'My Lord, grant me a righteous one' (Surah as-Saffat 37:100, the dua of Ibrahim AS that was answered with Ismail AS). ## Quran reference The dua is from Surah al-Furqan (25:74), the closing portion describing the Ibad ar-Rahman — the Servants of the Most Merciful. It is one of the most-recited duas in Muslim weddings and after the births of children. Keep this site free No adverts, no tracking. A contribution covers hosting and the daily rebuild — it never buys a listing, a method or a mosque’s place in the directory. [Support the site](/support#readers) [Charity partners](/support#charities) ## More from the Knowledge Hub [ Community ### Muslims on the Frontline: How British Muslims Showed Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic 7 min read ](/blog/muslims-on-the-frontline-covid-community-response)[ Charity & Impact ### UK Muslims: Britain's Most Generous Faith Community — The Numbers Behind Muslim Charity 7 min read ](/blog/uk-muslims-most-generous-givers)[ Mosque Stories ### East London Mosque: Over 90 Years at the Heart of Britain's Muslim Community 6 min read ](/blog/east-london-mosque-heart-of-the-community)[ Community ### The Big Iftar: How Sharing a Meal is Breaking Down Barriers Across Britain 5 min read ](/blog/big-iftar-breaking-barriers-one-meal)