O my Lord, Grant me from Yourself a Good Offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of Supplication.

A heartfelt supplication from Sūrah Āl ʿImrān where the believer asks Allah for righteous descendants, recognising His ability to hear and answer all supplications.

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنْكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ

O my Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.

Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan ṭayyibatan. Innaka samīʿud-duʿā.

Context

This Duʿā can be recited when seeking Allah's forgiveness, especially after committing a sin or during moments of reflection on one's deeds. To ask Allah for a righteous and blessed offspring.
This specific Duʿā was made by the Prophet Zakariyya (Zachariah) عليه السلام. He made this supplication when he saw Maryam (Mary) receiving provisions miraculously, and he was inspired to ask Allah for a righteous offspring, despite his old age and the barrenness of his wife. As a result of this Duʿā, Allah granted him a son, Yahya (John the Baptist), who also became a prophet.

Benefits

This Duʿā underscores the deep desire for a righteous child and unwavering faith in Allah's power to grant it.

Source

al-Qur'ān

Āl ʿImrān

3:38

Themes

Provision (Rizq) Reliance on Allāh (Tawakkul) Righteous Offspring and Family