The Supplication
اللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِيْ مِنَ التَّوَّابِيْنَ وَاجْعَلْنِيْ مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِيْنَن
Allahumma aj'alni min at-tawwabina wa aj'alni min al-mutatahhirin
"O Allah, make me among those who are constantly repentant, and among those who are physically and spiritually pure."
Significance of the Dua
This powerful dua after wudu captures two essential spiritual states that every Muslim should strive for:
- Constant Repentance (Tawbah): Seeking Allah's forgiveness regularly and turning back to Him after mistakes
- Complete Purification (Taharah): Maintaining both physical cleanliness and spiritual purity
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that after completing proper wudu and reciting the two shahādahs, one may recite this dua to seek these noble states.
Wudu is not merely a physical cleansing ritual but a spiritual renewal. Each time we perform wudu, we have the opportunity to wash away minor sins and renew our commitment to Allah.
At what age should children start learning this dua?
Children can begin learning short duas like this as soon as they start performing wudu, typically around age 7. Start with the Arabic pronunciation and gradually explain the meaning. By age 10, most children can memorize it fully.
How can we make this dua meaningful for children?
- Explain the dua using simple analogies they can relate to
- Connect it to their daily experiences of cleaning and saying sorry
- Create a reward chart for consistent recitation after wudu
- Share stories of the Prophet's emphasis on purification
- Lead by example - let them see you reciting it sincerely
What's the best way to correct pronunciation?
Pronunciation correction should be gentle and gradual:
- First, ensure they've heard the correct pronunciation repeatedly
- Break the dua into small segments (2-3 words at a time)
- Use visual aids showing mouth positions for difficult letters
- Record their recitation and compare with a teacher's
- Focus on one correction at a time to avoid overwhelming
- Always praise effort before offering correction
How to help children understand the concept of spiritual purity?
Spiritual purity can be explained to children through:
- Heart analogy: Just as we clean our bodies, we need to clean our hearts from bad feelings
- Mirror example: Wrong actions fog our spiritual mirror - repentance cleans it
- Storytelling: Share age-appropriate stories from Quran and Sunnah about purification
- Practical connections: Relate it to being honest, sharing, and helping others
- Visual aids: Use clear and cloudy water to represent pure and impure states
