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Dua of Gratitude — Thanking Allah for the Gift of a Child

Dua of Gratitude — Thanking Allah for the Gift of a Child

دُعَاءُ الشُّكْرِ عَلَى الذُّرِّيَّةِ
After decades of waiting, Ibrahim was granted Isma'il and Ishaq in his old age — and his response was recorded in the Quran as a model of gratitude. For a mother carrying a child, this dua turns every kick, scan, and milestone into an occasion of shukr.
Gratitude in pregnancy is not only good manners with Allah — it is His stated condition for increase: "If you are grateful, I will surely increase you" (Quran 14:7).

The Gratitude of Ibrahim

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي وَهَبَ لِي عَلَىٰ الْكِبَرِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ وَإِسْحَاقَ ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّي لَسَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi wahaba li 'alal-kibari Isma'ila wa Ishaq, inna Rabbi lasami'ud-du'a
All praise is for Allah who has granted me, in old age, Isma'il and Ishaq. Indeed, my Lord is the Hearer of supplication.
Source: Quran 14:39

When to Recite It

Recite it upon learning of your pregnancy, at every milestone — the first heartbeat, the first kick, each completed trimester — and after the birth itself. Pair it with Alhamdulillah throughout the day as a running thread of gratitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I thank Allah for my pregnancy?

With the tongue (Alhamdulillah and this dua of Ibrahim), with the heart (recognising the child as a gift, not an entitlement), and with action (using the blessing in obedience — praying, reciting Quran over the pregnancy, and intending to raise the child upon Islam).

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