Parenting Perspective 

Turning to Dua with Hope 

Parents naturally feel anxious when their child struggles with speech, memory, or learning new words. Alongside practical support, gentle encouragement, and daily practice, it is beautiful to turn to Allah Almighty with heartfelt Dua. You can explain to your child that asking Allah Almighty for help strengthens their efforts and brings Barakah. Recite simple Duas together and let them hear you pray for them by name. 

One well-loved Dua is that of the Prophet Musa (AS), from Surah Taaha (20), Verses 25–28: 

‘(Prophet Musa (AS)) said: ‘O my Sustainer, fortify my mind (with confidence of achieving the impossible); and make it easy for me (to accomplish) all of what You have commanded me; and untie the restriction (of stuttering) from my tongue. So that they may understand my speech.’’ 

This is a beautiful Dua for clarity of speech and confidence. You can repeat it in your own Salah and gently teach your child to say it too, in any language they understand. 

Specific Duas and Practices 

You may also recite Surah Al Inshirah (94) for ease and an openness of heart. Another helpful practice is to ask Allah Almighty by His blessed names, such as Al-Fattah (The Opener) to open your child’s mind, and Al-Hakeem (The Most Wise) for wisdom. Create a calm bedtime routine where you make Dua aloud for your child’s speech and memory, so they can sleep with hope in their heart. 

Spiritual Insight 

A Timeless Reminder 

Turning to Allah Almighty for help reminds us that knowledge, understanding, and speech are among His greatest gifts. Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Ta Ha (20), Verses 25–28: 

‘[Moses] said, “My Lord, expand for me my breast [with assurance], and ease for me my task and untie the knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech.”’ 

This verse is a timeless reminder that even the Prophets made Dua for clear speech and understanding. 

A Blessed Path 

It is recorded in Jami Tirmidhi, Hadith 2646, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: 

‘Whoever treads a path in search of knowledge, Allah Almighty will make easy for him a path to Paradise.’ 

This Hadith Shareef shows us that striving for knowledge and understanding is always blessed. Teach your child that every word they learn is a step towards honouring this trust. Keep your intentions sincere, ask Allah Almighty with a hopeful heart, and remember that patience, gentle practice, and warm family support are all part of the answer to your Dua.