Dua for Spouse & Children

“Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and children the coolness of our eyes.” The Arabic, how to say it, when to read it, and its source.

رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ

Transliteration
Rabbanā hab lanā min azwājinā wa dhurriyyātinā qurrata aʿyun
Meaning
Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and children the coolness of our eyes.
Source
Quran 25:74

When to say it

  • For a happy marriage and family
  • When hoping for a righteous spouse or children
  • When praying for your family

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About this dua

This dua is part of the Quran’s description of “the servants of the Most Merciful” (Quran 25:74). The verse ends: وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا (wajʿalnā lil-muttaqīna imāmā), “and make us leaders of the righteous.”

“Coolness of the eyes” is an Arabic expression for deep joy and comfort.

Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for spouse & children?

Rabbanā hab lanā min azwājinā wa dhurriyyātinā qurrata aʿyun: “Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and children the coolness of our eyes.” (Quran 25:74).

Is this dua authentic?

Yes. It is from Quran 25:74. The source is linked on this page so you can check it.

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