By Tonya Kelly, MEd

As parents, we have witnessed our children grow and achieve various milestones throughout their lives. From tentative steps to their first day at school, each moment is etched in our hearts and cherished forever. As we approach another significant milestone – their graduation – we turn to prayer to guide us through this bittersweet time.

Today, this Tuesday, April 23rd, we pray for all the parents whose children are graduating soon. Whether it’s from preschool, college, high school, middle school, fifth grade, or kindergarten, each transition is significant and marks a new chapter in the child’s life and the parents’ lives.

We express our gratitude to Allah/God for the privilege of being parents and for entrusting us with the precious lives of our children.

As they prepare to walk across the stage and into the next phase of their lives, we ask for divine guidance and protection. We implore Allah/God to be with us every step of the way, comforting our hearts and drying our tears.

As our children embark on this new journey, we pray for the Lord’s guidance to give them the strength and courage to face any challenges that may come their way. May they always remember the teachings of the Lord and grow in wisdom and grace.

We also pray to Allah/God for blessings on our children’s future. May they find success and happiness in all their endeavors. May they use their talents and abilities to positively impact this world and bring glory to God’s name.

As we celebrate our children’s achievements, we empathize with all the parents who may be struggling with this transition. We pray that Allah/God will comfort their hearts and reassure them that their children are in God’s loving hands.

We are grateful to Allah/God for walking with us every step of the way as our children grow and reach new milestones. We trust Allah/God’s plan and know that the future holds great things for our children.

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