Qur’anic supplication · meaning, pronunciation and practice
A peaceful family is more than a family that looks successful. This supplication asks for the joy of righteousness and for a life that offers a good example. Learn its meaning without turning your spouse or children into a project whose value depends on meeting your expectations.
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Qur’an study · Al-Furqan
Ayah 25:74
A full learner transliteration is not displayed here. Listen to the complete ayah and use the Arabic with a capable teacher rather than guessing its sounds from English letters.
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Saheeh International is the primary reading. The two named comparisons make translation choices visible; none is presented as the Arabic Qur’an itself.
And those who say, "Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us a leader [i.e., example] for the righteous."
And who say: Our Lord! Vouchsafe us comfort of our wives and of our offspring, and make us patterns for (all) those who ward off (evil).
And those who pray, "Our Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous."
Sources used for this ayah panelOpen the Arabic, audio and translation notes
- Arabic and word segmentation
- Quran Foundation Quran.com Content API snapshot for Qur’an 25:74. The selected riwayah and Mushaf text field are recorded with the source data.
- Reading aids
- A full learner transliteration is not displayed; use the recitation and Arabic with a capable teacher. Transliteration is not Qur’an.
- Word audio and contextual glosses
- Quran Foundation word data. Glosses help align words; they are not presented as a complete translation.
- Named translations
- Saheeh International (resource 20), M. Pickthall (resource 19), and A. Yusuf Ali (resource 22).
- Complete recitation
- Mishari Rashid al-‘Afasy, Quran Foundation recitation resource 7.
This verse belongs to the description of the servants of the Most Compassionate in Surah Al-Furqan. The full verse first introduces what they say, then gives their request. Keep that introduction separate from the supplication when learning the passage. Its family concern sits within a wider picture of faithful living; it is not an isolated promise that every household will be free of difficulty.
The Arabic source, named translations and learning aids have different roles. The explanation below is an educational guide, not additional revelation. Bring any uncertainty about the wording back to the source panel and a capable teacher.
Understand what you are asking
The request includes spouses, offspring and being an example for the God-conscious. The expression about the eyes describes deep joy; a word-by-word gloss alone may sound unfamiliar in English. Read the named translation as a whole. Being an example here is not a claim to superiority or a demand for a public title. The prayer asks for righteousness rather than applause. Notice also that the request is addressed to the Lord, not to the family members as if they could guarantee guidance.
The One being addressed is اللّٰه (ALLAH). Keep your attention on the meaning rather than the appearance of a progress badge. Learning a sacred text calls for care, but a beginner should be supported patiently, not embarrassed for needing help.
Learn the pronunciation with care
Begin by listening to the complete verse through the verified recitation control, once it is available, or with a capable Qur’an reader. Follow the Arabic from right to left. Listen to a short phrase, point to the same words and repeat after the reader. A transliteration can help you find your place, but English letters cannot represent every Arabic sound.
Use the word meanings as reading support, then return to a full named translation. Arabic grammar does not always divide into one English word for each Arabic word. Do not combine fragments from different translations and label the result as the original text. Ask a qualified reader about sounds and stopping places you are unsure of. A sensible amount of practice is a teaching choice, not a newly prescribed devotional count.
Bring the meaning into ordinary life
Imagine a parent who wants a child to behave well but speaks sharply whenever the child struggles. This verse provides a useful question for private reflection: am I also trying to become a good example? Choose an action within your responsibility, such as listening carefully or keeping a promise. These are teaching applications, not extra words added to the verse. A learner without a spouse or children should not be treated as less valuable in the classroom; explain the family wording without suggesting that marriage or parenthood is everyone’s immediate situation.
Do not promise that reciting this verse a particular number of times will change another person or produce a marriage. Do not use it to shame families experiencing conflict, bereavement or infertility. The words express a prayer; this page cannot diagnose why someone faces a trial.
Teach a younger learner gently
Use three plain cards labelled family, joy and example. Ask the learner to connect each card to the displayed meaning. Then invite a small example of conduct they would be glad to learn from, such as speaking truthfully. Do not ask children to grade their parents, disclose household conflict or label relatives unrighteous. For an older learner, discuss the difference between hoping for someone’s good and attempting to control their inner life.
Give the learner time to explain in their own words before correcting them. Focus on one point at a time: recognising the addressee, finding a request or distinguishing source text from an example. Let them answer by speaking, pointing or writing. These are suggested teaching methods, not claims about a guaranteed learning result. Keep private family information out of shared classroom notes.
Check understanding and keep a useful record
Can you explain why this request concerns your own example as well as the people you love? Which words belong to the verse’s introduction, and where does the actual request begin?
Keep three learning aims separate: reading the page, explaining the meaning and reciting accurately. Reaching the end of a page does not prove memorisation or establish a person’s spiritual standing. In your own notes, record the phrase you reached and one question to return to; use the site’s save or assignment controls where they are available and working.
If you print the verse, select only what you need and avoid wasting paper. Keep Qur’anic text clean and handle it respectfully. Do not scatter or casually discard it. Ask a knowledgeable local teacher about suitable handling when a printed copy is no longer needed. The paper, screen and audio device are ways to access the words, not objects with independent protective power.