Quran

Zakariyya’s Prayer for Righteous Offspring

Parents · Loneliness · Hope and Relief · Children · Family

Al-Anbiya’ 21:89

رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ

Transliteration

Rabbi la tadharni fardan wa anta khayrul-warithin

Translation

My Lord, do not leave me alone, while You are the best of inheritors.

Meaning and benefit

It is a gentle way for those longing for children—or righteous successors in general—to express their needs to Allah while remembering that He ultimately owns everything.

Background

This verse records Prophet Zakariyya’s heartfelt call when he was elderly and childless, asking not to be left alone and acknowledging that Allah is the Best of inheritors. Surrounded by the mihrab of worship, Zakariyya sees Maryam’s miraculous provision and turns to Allah for a child who will carry on prophetic service. His words show both longing and trust even when means seem closed.

When to recite

Family dua

Source note

Classification: Quranic

Qur’anic supplication from al-Anbiyāʾ (21:89). It expresses longing for righteous continuation and trust that Allah is the Best of inheritors, while keeping hope open for every form of good legacy.

Quran references

Al-Anbya 21:89

Sources

Quran source — Al-Anbiya’ 21:89