One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a set of duas they carry through life — words that connect them to Allah in their happiest moments and their hardest ones.
Here are 7 essential duas every Muslim child should know, presented in a format you can print, display, and use daily. For each dua we’ve included the Arabic text, transliteration, English meaning, and a simple explanation for children.
How to Use These Duas With Your Children
Print and laminate these dua cards. Place them where they’ll be seen and used: on the fridge, beside the bed, near the prayer rug, or in the school bag. Introduce one new dua per week. Say each dua yourself — in front of your child, at the right moment — rather than just telling them to say it.
Dua 1: Before Eating
Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Transliteration: Bismillah
Meaning: “In the name of Allah.”
For kids: “We say this so Allah blesses our food and our body. It’s like pressing a special button before we eat!”
Dua 2: After Eating
Transliteration: Alhamdulillahil-lathee at’amana wa saqana wa ja’alana minal muslimeen
Meaning: “All praise is for Allah who fed us, gave us drink, and made us Muslims.”
For kids: “We say thank you to Allah after eating. And we’re also thankful that we’re Muslims — that’s the best thing to be grateful for!”
Dua 3: Before Sleeping
Transliteration: Bismika Allahumma amootu wa ahya
Meaning: “In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.”
For kids: “When we sleep, it’s like a little rest from life. We say Allah’s name first, so He takes care of us while we’re asleep.”
Dua 4: Upon Waking Up
Transliteration: Alhamdulillahil-lathee ahyana ba’da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushoor
Meaning: “All praise is for Allah who gave us life after taking it from us, and to Him is the resurrection.”
For kids: “The first thing we say when we wake up is ‘Alhamdulillah!’ — because Allah woke us up and gave us another day. Not everyone gets that.”
Dua 5: Leaving the House
Transliteration: Bismillahi, tawakkaltu ‘alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
Meaning: “In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, there is no might or power except with Allah.”
For kids: “When we leave the house, we put Allah in charge of keeping us safe. It’s like activating our protection shield!”
Dua 6: When Something Difficult Happens
Arabic: إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Transliteration: Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’oon
Meaning: “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return.”
For kids: “When something sad or hard happens — you lose something, you get hurt, someone passes away — we say this. It means: everything belongs to Allah, and He knows best. It helps our heart feel calmer.”
Dua 7: For Knowledge
Arabic: رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Transliteration: Rabbi zidni ilma
Meaning: “O my Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
For kids: “We say this before we learn anything — at school, at home, reading the Quran. We’re asking Allah to help our brain learn and remember. It’s the best school-day dua there is.”
Download the Printable Dua Cards
We’ve designed these 7 duas as beautiful, printable cards for children — one dua per card, with Arabic text, transliteration, and English meaning in a child-friendly format. Visit our free resources page to download and print them for your family.
May these duas be on your children’s lips every day, and may Allah answer every single one. Ameen. 🤲