Memorised duas are precious, but children also need to talk to Allah in their own words.
The four-step shape
| Step | Example |
|---|---|
| 1. Praise Allah | “Ya Allah, You made everything and You’re so kind.” |
| 2. Salawat | “Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad.” |
| 3. Ask | “Please help me in my test. Please make Nana better.” |
| 4. Finish | “Amin.” |
Prompts for children
- “What are you thankful for today?”
- “Who do you want to make dua for?”
- “What’s worrying you?”
Special times for dua
| Time | Source |
|---|---|
| In sujud | The servant is closest to his Lord in prostration (Sahih Muslim 482) |
| Between the adhan and iqamah | Dua is not rejected then (Sunan Abi Dawud 521) |
| Friday | An hour when dua is answered (Bukhari 935) |
| When it rains | See dua when it rains |
Model it
Make dua out loud in front of your children, in your own words: for them, for family, for people suffering. They learn by hearing.
A dua jar
Children write or draw what they want to ask for and put it in a jar. Once a week, read them and make dua together.
Teacher’s tip: when a dua is answered, point it out: “Remember you asked Allah for that?” Children’s trust in dua grows from these moments.
Related: Bedtime duas.
