Question:
Allahﷻ gave children to Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Zakariya in old age. Did they benefit from having children at such a late age?
Answer:
Yes, they did benefit. Having children brings many kinds of benefit, not just physical support. Even seeing a child, hearing their speech, watching them grow, and experiencing their presence brings emotional joy. This joy exists regardless of age. There is tamil literature saying “music is pleasant for those who didn’t hear the infant’s prattle babble”
Even grandparents experience happiness from grandchildren. Another major benefit is continuation of lineage. Prophet Zakariya himself prayed for a child to inherit and continue his legacy.
Even if a child is born late, they still carry the parent’s name and legacy forward. The child becomes a continuation of their existence. The only limitation is that older parents may not have the same physical strength or time to raise the child fully. But the joy and benefits still exist.
So even in old age, having a child brings real emotional, spiritual, and legacy-related benefits.