How can I include Duas in our daily study and homework time? 

Parenting Perspective 

Starting and Ending with Duas 

Building a sense of routine and sacredness into study time can transform homework from a chore into a meaningful ritual. Children naturally respond to rhythm, and when learning is gently framed with Duas, it fosters both focus and spiritual grounding. Begin each session by saying Bismillah together, this small act invites intention and mindfulness. Choose a short, age-appropriate Dua such as Rabbi zidni ilma (My Lord, increase me in knowledge). Reciting this together helps children internalise that knowledge is not just for grades, but for growth and goodness. You might print this Dua and others onto small cards, letting your child select one before study time begins. 

Creating a Sacred Study Space 

At the end of each session, take a few seconds to say Alhamdulillah and reflect together: ‘What did we learn today for Allah Almighty?’ This closing moment turns learning into an offering rather than a task. Children begin to see their time at the desk as valuable and their efforts as acts of Ibadah. You can also involve them in decorating the study space with visual reminders of these Duas, handwritten posters, calligraphy, or illustrated cards. This adds ownership and beauty to their learning environment. Over time, the habit of pairing effort with remembrance nurtures a mindset of gratitude, Sabr, and sincerity. It makes the act of learning feel less pressured and more purposeful. 

Spiritual Insight 

Islam beautifully merges daily life with spirituality, reminding us that even our ordinary moments can become acts of worship when done with sincere intention. Homework and study may seem like worldly tasks, but when framed with Dua and consciousness of Allah Almighty, they become spiritually enriching. 

Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Taaha (20), Verse 114: 

…And say: “O my Sustainer, increase for me (the parameters of) knowledge.” 

This supplication, short yet profound, anchors all learning in humility. It shows that knowledge is not self-earned but divinely granted. Reciting this Dua before study allows both parent and child to recognise the sacredness of acquiring knowledge and to approach it with respect and Tawakkul. 

The power of Duas is not limited to times of need, they bring Barakah into everyday routines. It is recorded in Jami Tirmidhi, Hadith 3595, that holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: 

“The Dua between the Adhan and Iqamah is never rejected. “

This Hadith reminds us that there are windows of acceptance scattered throughout the day. Including Duas during study time teaches children that they can turn to Allah Almighty not only during hardship, but also in preparation, learning, and practice. It reinforces that their intellect, memory, and attention are gifts, and that Barakah can elevate even a few minutes of study. 

Integrating Duas into study routines weaves a spiritual layer into academic effort. It instils a lifelong habit of combining the head with the heart, seeking both knowledge and nearness to Allah Almighty. In doing so, we raise children who understand that every equation solved, or story written is part of a deeper, divine journey.