Dua 34 Family and Offspring 2 min read

Children and Overcoming Loneliness

The Prophet Zakariyya (peace be upon him) 21:89
Arabic text

رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي، فَرْدًا، وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ.

رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ

The Arabic text follows the Quran with full vocalisation. الأنبياء 21:89
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Voice
Transliteration Rabbi laa tadharnee fardan wa Anta khayru l-waaritheen.
Meaning
MeaningEN

“My Lord, do not leave me alone, for You are the best of inheritors.”

Meaning and significance

Form: The prohibitive construction “laa tadharnee” (لَا تَذَرْنِي — do not leave me alone) together with the praise of the Creator. A prayer for the granting of a child in a state of loneliness and old age.

Commentary and lessons

Tafsir of Sheikh Abd al-Rahman al-Saadi

Sheikh as-Saadi writes: “Zakariyya asked for a righteous heir who would continue the call to the religion, and at the same time he added: ‘You are the best of inheritors,’ expressing complete reliance upon the decision of Allah.”

Tafsir of Imam Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir notes: “Allah healed his barren wife and granted him the Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) in answer to his sincere and constant perseverance in supplication.”

Tafsir al-Baghawi

The words of Allah, the Exalted: “...And (remember) Zakariyya, when he called upon his Lord...” that is, he supplicated to his Lord,

“...‘My Lord, do not leave me alone...’” alone, with no children, and grant me an heir,

“...for You are the best of inheritors!’...” He praised Allah because He will remain when all creatures have vanished, and He is the best of those who remain alive.

Supporting hadith

In Sahih al-Bukhari (No. 3371) it is reported concerning the merit of the righteous prophets who turned to Allah with hope and fear.

Tags
  • #zakariyya
  • #loneliness
  • #children
  • #yahya
  • #heir

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