Quran: Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:201
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar.
Meaning: Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Listen at Quran.com. The lesson uses the dua portion, beginning with Rabbana; full-verse audio includes introductory words.
This dua appears in a passage about remembering Allah around the rites of Hajj. The passage contrasts asking only for this world with asking for good in both lives. You do not have to choose between caring about your life now and caring about the Hereafter. This prayer holds both together.
What do you think of when you hear "good"? Perhaps health, a caring family, useful learning or an honest livelihood. The word is wide enough to include many good things. The dua also looks ahead to the Hereafter and asks Allah for protection. It helps us make plans without losing sight of where our lives are going.
For children: Allah, give us good in this life. Give us good in the next life. Keep us safe from the Fire.
Before making a decision, name the good you hope for and consider whether your choice is honest and helpful. Recite the dua as a broad request to Allah. No fixed daily repetition count is assigned in this guide.
Discuss: Ask each person to name one good thing for this life and one hope for the Hereafter. Keep the discussion of the Fire brief and calm with young children: we ask Allah for safety and live with hope in His mercy.
Reflect: Choose a goal you are working toward. How could the way you pursue it bring benefit now and help you prepare for the Hereafter?
Practise with a reliable reciter or teacher. Read the Module 1 Family Guide and use the module flashcards, attached to Lesson 1. Take the quiz after reviewing. It has 10 questions and an 80% passing score.