Dua for Children’s Protection
3 Shields for Your Little Ones
Every parent longs to keep their children safe, not only from physical harm but from the devil and every unseen evil. The dua for children’s protection draws on the prayer of the wife of Imran, who, upon giving birth to Maryam, sought refuge for her and her offspring in Allah from the accursed devil. It is a beautiful example of a parent placing their child under the protection of Allah from the very first, trusting Him to guard what is most precious to them.
وَإِنِّي أُعِيذُهَا بِكَ وَذُرِّيَّتَهَا مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Wa innī u‘īdhuhā bika wa dhurriyyatahā minash-shaytānir-rajīm.
“And I seek refuge for her and her offspring in You from the accursed devil.”
This guide explains the dua for children’s protection, the meaning of seeking refuge for one’s children in Allah, and three shields for your little ones, so that parents may place their children under the protection of Allah from harm seen and unseen, following the example of those whose prayers Allah answered so beautifully.
The Meaning of the Dua for Children’s Protection
The dua for children’s protection is found in Surah Al Imran, in the story of the wife of Imran, the mother of Maryam. When she gave birth, she turned to Allah and sought refuge for her newborn daughter and for her offspring in Allah from the accursed devil. Allah accepted her prayer with full acceptance, raising Maryam in purity and choosing her above the women of the world. The verse shows a parent placing their child under the protection of Allah from the moment of birth.
This dua teaches that the protection of children begins with seeking refuge for them in Allah. The devil seeks to reach every person, but a parent who entrusts their child to Allah places them under a protection no harm can breach. By making this dua for their children, parents follow the example of a mother whose simple prayer of refuge was answered so completely that her daughter became one of the greatest figures in all of creation.
وَإِنِّي أُعِيذُهَا بِكَ وَذُرِّيَّتَهَا مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Wa inni u‘idhuha bika wa dhurriyyataha minash-shaytanir-rajim
I seek refuge for her and her offspring in You from the accursed devil
Three Shields for Your Little Ones
Parents shield their children by placing them under the protection of Allah. These three shields, taught by the Quran and the Prophet (pbuh), guard the little ones.
- Seek refuge for them in Allah from the devil, as the mother of Maryam did.
- Recite the protective surahs and Ayat al-Kursi over them, especially at night.
- Seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and evil eye for them.
Placing Children Under the Protection of Allah
Children are among the dearest blessings Allah gives, and no parent can guard them against every harm by their own strength alone. The dua for children’s protection places little ones under the protection of Allah, seeking refuge for them from the devil and every unseen evil. Following the example of the mother of Maryam, parents who entrust their children to Allah place them under a guardianship beyond any human care, certain that the One who answered her prayer hears theirs too.
This supplication pairs naturally with the dua for protection from the evil eye and the dua for children that prays for their faith and wellbeing. Together they place a parent’s children under the complete protection and care of Allah, from harm seen and unseen.
A parent’s prayer of refuge places their children under a protection no harm can breach. Learn the protection duas with us on YouTube, where the supplications are recited aloud, on TikTok for a reminder to seek refuge for your little ones, and on Facebook where readers share how they place their children under the protection of Allah.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dua for children’s protection is the Quranic prayer of Imran’s wife, Wa inni u‘idhuha bika wa dhurriyyataha minash-shaytanir-rajim, seeking refuge for her child and offspring in Allah from the devil. It is found in Surah Al Imran.
Say it for your children regularly, and especially from birth and at night, seeking refuge for them in Allah from the devil and every evil. It places them under the protection of Allah.
Seek refuge for them in Allah, recite the protective surahs and Ayat al-Kursi over them, and seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and evil eye. These shields guard children from harm seen and unseen.
Allah accepted her prayer of refuge for Maryam so completely that He raised Maryam in purity and chose her above the women of the world. It shows the power of a parent placing their child under the protection of Allah.
Yes, the Prophet (pbuh) sought refuge for children with the perfect words of Allah and recited the protective surahs, and parents are encouraged to do the same. Reciting over children places them under the protection of Allah.
The dua for protection from the evil eye guards against unseen harm, and the dua for children prays for their faith and wellbeing. Together they place a parent’s children under the complete protection of Allah.