Dua for a Child’s Understanding (Faqqihhu)
Use: What the Prophet prayed for Ibn Abbas as a boy
Also searched as: bachon ke ilm ki dua
English guide — translation coming soon.
اللَّهُمَّ فَقِّهْهُ فِي الدِّينِ
Allahumma faqqihhu fid-din.
O Allah, grant him deep understanding of the religion.
Praying for children’s learning • Often
Said for a child — who grew into the ocean of Quranic knowledge. Parents still pray it for their children; an extended wording adds “and teach him interpretation.”
📚 Source: Sahih al-Bukhari • Narrated by Ibn Abbas • Grade: Sahih
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua for a Child’s Understanding (Faqqihhu)?
Praying for children’s learning. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Dua for a Child’s Understanding (Faqqihhu)?
Said for a child — who grew into the ocean of Quranic knowledge. Parents still pray it for their children; an extended wording adds “and teach him interpretation.”
Where is Dua for a Child’s Understanding (Faqqihhu) from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (narrated by Ibn Abbas). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.