In surah Al-Hajj, verse 5, Allah (s.w.t) states in translation:-
“O mankind! If you are in doubt about the Resurrection, then verily, We have created you (Adam) from dust, then from a Nutfah (mixed drops of male and femal discharge), then from clot, then from a little lump of flesh, some formed and some unformed (as in case of miscarriage) – that We may make (it) clear to you (i.e. to show you Our Power and Ability to do what We will). And We cause whom We will to remain in the wombs for an appointed term, then We bring you out as infants, then (give you growth) that you may reach the age of full strength. And among you there is those who dies (young), and among you there is he who is brought back to miserable old age, so that he knows nothing after having known.”
In Bukhari, Vol 4, Hadith # 549, the hadith relates to the phenomenon of the Angel placing the soul in the fetus as per Allah (s.w.t) permission as follows:
Narrated by Abdullah (r.a), Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him ) said:-
“(As regards to your creation), every one of you is collected in the womb of his mother for the first 40 days, and then he becomes a clot for another 40 days, and then a piece of flesh for another 40 days. Then Allah (s.w.t) sends an angel to write 4 words: He writes his deeds, time of his death, means of his livelihood, and whether he will be wretched or blessed (in the Hereafter). Then the soul is breathed into his body. So a man may do deeds characteristic of the people of the (Hell) Fire, so much so that there is only the distance of a cubit between him and it, and then what has been written (by the angel) surpasses; and so he starts doing deeds characteristic of the people of Paradise and enters Paradise. Similarly, a person may do deeds characteristic of the people of Paradise, so much so that there is only the distance of a cubit between him and it, and then what has been written (by the angel) surpasses, and he starts doing deeds of the people of the (Hell) fire and enters the (Hell) Fire.”
Hence, it is really important to make lots of duas to Allah (s.w.t) for good child before the 4th month of pregnancy (40 days + 40 days + 40 days). Below are some duas sourced from the Quran relating to this matter:
DUAS FOR RIGHTEOUS CHILDREN
Rabbi hab lee mina alssaliheena
“O my Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous” (Qur’aan: 37:100)
Rabbana waijAAalna (Muslimayni laka wagmin thurriyyatina ommatan (Muslimatan laka waarina manasikana watub AAalayna innaka anta alttawwabu alrraheemu
“Our Lord! Make of us (Muslims, bowing to Your (Will), and of our offspring a nation submissive unto You, and show us our Manasik (all the ceremonies of pilgrimage – Hajj and Umrah) and accept our repentance. Truly You are the One Who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful”. (Qur’aan: 2:128)
Rabbi la tatharnee fardan waanta khayru alwaritheena
“O My Lord! Leave me not childless, though You are the Best of the inheritors.” (Qur’aan: 21:89)
Rabbi hab lee min ladunka thurriyyatan tayyibatan innaka sameeAAu aldduAAai
“O my Lord! Grant unto me a good offspring. You are indeed the All-Hearer of dua!” (Qur’aan: 3:38)
Prophet Zakariya (pbuh) made this dua. Maryam was entrusted with Zakariya as a guardian. When Maryam grew up in purity and devoutness, Zakariya longed for such a child for himself, a child who would be pure, virtuous and honourable as Maryam.
Rabbi ijAAalnee muqeema alssalati wamin thurriyyatee rabbana wtaqabbal duAAai
“O my Lord! Make me one who establishes Prayer (Iqamat-as-Salat) and also (raise such) among my offspring O our Lord! And accept our dua”. (Qur’aan: 14:40)
As a parent of Ismail and Ishaq, Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) supplicated to Allah (SWT) to make him steadfast in his Salaat. He also asked to make his offspring steadfast in their Salaat.
Please read the following translation from you website. here Allah is referred as we which is not right in my opinion.This should be I not we. i am not a scholar hence i feel this needs to be reviewed. Thanks.
“O mankind! If you are in doubt about the Resurrection, then verily, We have created you (Adam) from dust, then from a Nutfah (mixed drops of male and femal discharge), then from clot, then from a little lump of flesh, some formed and some unformed (as in case of miscarriage) – that We may make (it) clear to you (i.e. to show you Our Power and Ability to do what We will). And We cause whom We will to remain in the wombs for an appointed term, then We bring you out as infants, then (give you growth) that you may reach the age of full strength. And among you there is those who dies (young), and among you there is he who is brought back to miserable old age, so that he knows nothing after having known.”
By: Babar Shahzad on August 2, 2008
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Wif regards to the use of the word ‘WE’ in the quran… Kings of old time always addressed themselves in royalistic plural i.e. Themselves and all their councilmen… Im not sayin dat Allah has councilmen but my point is dat Allah used terms and language which would be easy for people to understand and comprehend… And if by Him usin the royalistic plural to assert His majesty…
By: Hamza on October 2, 2009
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Assalamu Alaikum brother,
The word “we” is not referred to in terms of plurality. The scholars of transliteration of the Quran have used the word “we” to denote the royal “we”, it is a linguistic style which Allah swt refers HIMSELF with authority and sovereignty and HIS kingship. Having said that, the translation of the Quran does not do it justice since the english language simply cannot express the depth of the meanings of the Quranic arabic. The real sweetness of understanding the miraculous language style, rhythm and complete meaning of the words in the Quran could only be experienced if one is well versed in Quranic Arabic. Learning Quranic arabic is well worth it.
InshaAllah if I get time, I’ll copy and paste a section of a literature which describes the miraculous Quran in terms of meaning, rhythm, prose and much more.
By: sisteraddy on September 9, 2008
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Assalamualikum,
Kindly can you please suggest a few Duas for me.
I have been married for more than 6 yrs now and trying for a child, I’m having polycystic ovaries and finding it difficult to conceive, can you please suggest me a few duas that can help me recover with my problem and to fulfill my desire of having a child inshaallaha .
And how do i read these duas, weather i’ve to read them after every farz namaz or should i do 2 rakaths of nafil and then read these duas.
Kindly guide me in the right direction…..
By: asma on April 2, 2009
at 7:53 am
Walaikum AssalamS Sister Asma,
May Allah swt grant you shiffa and reward you for your patience. SubhanAllah I really am not a scholar to be giving guidance! I found a dua at duas.org, I hope the following helps.
Dua and prayers for getting a child
It is stated in tradition that a man who wants his wife to conceive should offer to Rak’at Namaz (Prayer) after Juma prayer and lengthen Ruku and Sajdah (prostcration) and recite the following prayer:
Transliteration: ALLAHOOMMA INNI AS’ALOKA BEMA SA’ALAKA BEHI ZAKARIYA RABBE LA TAZARNI FARDVAN WA ANTA KHAAIROOL-VARESEENA ALLAHOOMMA HAB LEE MIL-LADOONKA ZOORRIYATAN INNAKA SAMIYOOD-DOAAE, ALLAHOOMMA BE-ISMEKA ISTAH-LAL-TOHA WA FEE AMANATEKA AKHAZTOHA FA-IN QAZAITA FEE RAHMEHA VALADAVN LIAH-SHAITANE VAJ’ALHO GOOLAMAN MOOBARAKAN ZAKIYAN WA LA TAJ’AL LISHSHAITAN FEEHE SHIRKAVN WA LA NASEEBAN
Oh Allah! I beseech Thee through those who were referred to, by Zakaria. He had said, “Oh my Allah! Leave me not alone and there is no better guardian that Thee.” Oh Allah! Bless me through Thee with a pious child, undoubtedly Thou art the Hearer of all prayers. Oh Allah! Through Thy name I have made this woman permissible unto me and have taken her from Thy guardianship. If Thou indenteth this woman’s womb to be filled with the child then make this child virtuous and pure and let him not partake anything of the Satan.
By: sisteraddy on April 7, 2009
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Sister Asma, try waking up for Tahajjud (night prayer) at the last third of the night and do so abundantly. Also try giving in charity and slaughtering an animal and giving the meat to the poor for this purpose. It is also recommended that you start taking pregnancy multivitamins 4 weeks from when you get pregnant. You should also notice your menstrual cycle and try and conceive in the middle of the cycle,the few days in the middle of 2 periods. I hope that helps! Parhaps you could also ask a knowledgable Scholar about what more nafl acts of worship you can perform. It is assumed that you already perform obligatory acts of worship and other obligations.
By: sisteraddy on April 7, 2009
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as-salam-walekum
CAN YOU PLEASE GUIDE ME A DUA TO GET PREGNANT SOONER..AS I HAVE BEEN TRYING A LOT BUT NO RESPONSE…
IM ALSO SUFFERING FROM SUMTHIN G CALLED FIBROMYALGIA…PLEASE SUGGEST ME SUMTHING IM REALLY TENSED AND WANT TO CONCIEVE FAST
By: ummeya kauser on April 27, 2009
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