Leave Me Not Childless (21:89)
Asking for righteous offspring (Rabbi plea grouped here for ease)
Also searched as: rabbi la tadharni • dua for children zakariya • aulad ke liye dua
Arabic
رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ
Transliteration
Rabbi la tadharni fardan, wa Anta khayrul-warithin.
Meaning
My Lord, leave me not alone — You are the Best of inheritors.
Reference
Quran 21:89
When to recite
Asking for children • Often
Virtue
Zakariya’s old-age plea — grouped with Rabbana duas for discoverability though beginning with Rabbi; answered with Yahya.
Sources & review
Quran 21:89
Quranic dua • Grade: Quranic • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Leave Me Not Childless (21:89)?
Asking for children. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Leave Me Not Childless (21:89)?
Zakariya’s old-age plea — grouped with Rabbana duas for discoverability though beginning with Rabbi; answered with Yahya.
Where is Leave Me Not Childless (21:89) from?
Source: Quran 21:89. Grade: Quranic. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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