Dua of Prophet Zakariyya for a child

Recited with the intention of desiring a child and the continuation of one's lineage.

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• QuranSurah Al-Anbiya, 89

  It appears in the Quran as the dua Zakariyya (peace be upon him) made when asking for a child.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua for children

  My Lord, grant me from Yourself pure (righteous) offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of prayer.

• Dua for righteous children

  My Lord, grant me (a child) from among the righteous.

Common questions about this dua.

• Why is the dua of Prophet Zakariyya for a child recited?

  It is recited with the intention of asking for a child and the continuation of one's lineage.

• Dua of Prophet Zakariyya for a child: what is its Arabic, transliteration and meaning?

  “Rabbi la tadharni fardan...”: this dua, found in Surah Al-Anbiya, means “Do not leave me alone; You are the best of inheritors.”