Zakariya

The Dua of Prophet Zakariya (AS), as narrated in the Quran, is a powerful prayer for offspring. While not directly for a wife, it is a prayer for a righteous and blessed child, which can be interpreted as a prayer for a good family unit. The relevant verses from Surah Al-Imran (3:38) and Surah Maryam (19:4-6) highlight his plea for a good heir who will carry on his legacy.

The Dua:

“Rabbi hab lee mill ladunka zurriyyatan tayyibatan, innaka samee’ud du’aa.”

(3:38)

• Translation: “My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.”

“Rabbi innee wahn al-‘azmu minnee wash ta’ala ar-ra’su shayban walam akum bidu’a’ika rabbi shaqiyyan. Wa innee khiftul mawaliya min wra’ee wakana imra’atee ‘aqiran fahab lee min ladunka waliyyan. Yarithunee wayarithu min aali Ya’qooba waj’alhu rabbi radiyya.”

(19:4-6)

• Translation: “My Lord, indeed my bones have weakened, and my head is filled with white hair, and I have never been unblest in my invocation to You, O my Lord. And indeed, I fear [the disposition of] my relatives after me, since my wife is barren. So give me from Yourself an heir. Who will inherit from me and inherit from the family of Jacob. And make him, my Lord, one with whom You are pleased.”

Lessons from Prophet Zakariya’s Dua:

• Seeking a righteous spouse and offspring: Zakariya (AS) prayed for a good heir, emphasizing the importance of a righteous child who would be pleasing to Allah.
• Turning to Allah in times of need: He turned to Allah in his old age, despite his wife’s barrenness, demonstrating unwavering faith and hope.
• Importance of sincere supplication: His dua was sincere and heartfelt, highlighting the power of making dua with a pure heart.
• Belief in Allah’s power: He believed that Allah is capable of anything, even granting him a child despite his age and his wife’s infertility.
• Patience and perseverance in dua: He continued to pray and believe in Allah’s mercy, even when faced with what seemed like impossible circumstances.