Janaza Prayer For Boy and Girl
Janaza Prayer For Boy and Girl
Specific duas and method for boys and girls according to authentic Islamic sources
"O Allah, make him a forerunner for us (to Paradise), a stored treasure, a reward, an intercessor and one whose intercession is accepted."
"O Allah, make her a forerunner for us (to Paradise), a stored treasure, a reward, an intercessor and one whose intercession is accepted."
Understanding Janazah Prayer for Children
The Janazah prayer for children is a special supplication performed differently than for adults. According to authentic hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught this specific dua when praying for deceased children who have not reached puberty.
Important Ruling: For children who have not reached puberty, the third takbeer supplication is replaced with the specific dua shown above. The rest of the prayer remains the same as for adults.
Age Considerations
The child-specific dua is recited for:
- Infants and newborns
- Children below the age of puberty
- Those who have not reached maturity (bulugh)
Spiritual Significance
This beautiful dua asks Allah to make the deceased child:
- Faratan: A forerunner who prepares the way to Paradise for the family
- Dhukhran: A stored treasure whose rewards keep accumulating
- Ajran: A source of reward for the parents
- Shafi'an wa Mushaffa'an: An intercessor whose intercession will be accepted
Step-by-Step Guide to Performing Janazah Prayer for Children
The Janazah prayer for children follows the same structure as for adults, with one key difference in the third takbeer:
Begin with "Allahu Akbar" and recite Surah Al-Fatihah silently.
Say "Allahu Akbar" and send blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Say "Allahu Akbar" and recite the specific dua for boy or girl as shown above.
Say "Allahu Akbar", pause briefly, then conclude with salam to both sides.
Comforting Islamic Perspective on Child Loss
Islam provides profound comfort to grieving parents through these teachings:
The child becomes an intercessor for their parents on Judgment Day.
Deceased children protect their parents from Hellfire.
Parents will be reunited with their children in Paradise.
Patience through this trial brings immense spiritual reward.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "No Muslim who loses three children will enter Hellfire, except to fulfill an oath (i.e., unless he must pass through Hellfire briefly to fulfill Allah's justice)." (Bukhari)
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