Ma`rifat

Undoubtedly, human nature inherently seeks to have desirable offspring; however, the characteristics of such offspring are a matter of dispute. Consequently, it is necessary to identify a reliable and enduring source to define these characteristics. Al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, one of the rich repositories of Islamic knowledge, articulates many truths about the universe and humanity through the language of supplication to God. The primary research question is: From the perspective of Imam Sajjad (AS), what are the attributes of a desirable offspring, and what is the Qur'anic and narrative analysis of these characteristics? In addressing this main question, a secondary question is also answered: Are the other characteristics mentioned later in the supplication reconcilable with the three initial primary attributes? The objective of this descriptive-analytical research is to answer these questions by examining the passages of the 25th supplication in al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya. The most significant findings of this study can be summarized as follows:1. In the first passage of this supplication, Imam Sajjad (AS) enumerates three comprehensive characteristics for the desirable offspring: Long life for the offspring, righteousness, being beneficial to the parents. 2. The other characteristics mentioned in subsequent passages of the supplication, serving as detailed explanations following the general ones, ultimately refer back to these three overarching attributes.