DUA STARTING BY RABBANA FROM QURAAN

DUA STARTING BY RABBANA IN AL-QURAN

1. RABBANA

Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka
antas Sameeaul Aleem

रब्बना ताक़ब्बल मिन्ना इन्नका
’अंतस-सामी-`उल- `अलीम्.

“ Our Lord! Accept from us this (service); verily
You alone are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.” Al Baqarah 127 1।
This du`a was read by Ibrahim and Ismail u when they
completed the building of the Ka’bah. 2. The lesson is that a person
must not be satisfied with actions only।
Rather, after the action, be humble and beg Allah I to accept it।
This is taught from the action of Ibrahim A.S

After completing such a lofty action he does not express pride,
rather he asks Allah I to accept the action।


2. RABBANA

Rabbana wa-j'alna Muslimayni laka ma min Dhurriyatina
'Ummatan Muslimatan laka wa 'Arina Manasikana wa tub 'alayna
'innaka 'antat-Tawwabu- Raheem


रब्बना व-जे'अल्ना मुस्लिमय्नी लाका माँ मीन धुर्रियातिना
'उम्मातन मुस्लिमतन लाका व 'अरीना मनासिकाना व तुब 'अलय्ना
'इन्नका 'अंतत-ताव्वाबू- रहीम

“Our Lord! Make us (Muslims) submissive to Your Will, and रेस
from our offspring a (Muslim) community submissive to you, and
teach us our rites of worship and relent toward us। Verily You अलोने
are the most relenting, the Ever-Merciful।”
Al Baqarah 128

1। This is also the du`a of Ibrahim A.S।
2। This du’a is the end result of Ibrahim’s A.S fear and recognition of Allah
after completing actions। Whilst being obedient and subservient।
One should make this du`a for obedience and subservience to Allah I alone.
The reason is that when the recognition of Allah I is increased in a person
his realisation is also increased. Ibrahim u also made du`a for his offspring.
The close servants of Allah I are more concerned about the spiritual welfare
of their offspring especially their welfare in the Aakhirah. Another reason
for praying for the off-spring is that they may, by their good deeds set a
good example to future generations and the nation of Islam will benefit as
a whole.
Mariful Qur’an vol. 1. P328/9

3. RABBANA

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan
wa fil 'akhirati hasanatan waqina 'adhaban-nar


रब्बना अतिना फीड-दुन्या हसनातन
व फिल 'अखिरती हसनातन वाकिना 'अधाबान-नर

O our Lord! Grant us good in the world and गुड
in the Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire.”
Al Baqarah 201

1. Rasulullah S.A.W used to recite this du`a very often.

Mariful Quraan P 492 and Tafseer Mazhiri P 403 from Anas . .

2. This du`a is masnun especially during tawaaf.

Ibid

3। Allama Bagawi t narrates that Anas t said: Once Rasulullah S.A.W
a person who became so thin and weak like a bird hatching out from an egg।
Nabi S.A.W asked him : Do you make du`a to Allah I? He replied: O Rasulullah S.A.W I used to make this du`a: “O Allah! What punishment you are to give me in
Akhirah, give it to me in this world”. Rasulullah S.A.W in astonishment “Subhanallah
you do not have the capability to withstand that punishment. Why don’t you make
this du`a? (i.e. the above du`a)”. He made this du`a and was cured.
Tafsir Mazhari -
P 403 - from Muslim

4. Abdullah bin Saaib t relates that Rasulullah S.A.W used to recite the
above du`a between Rukn Jamah and Rukn Aswad.


Ibid - From Abu Dawud, Nasai, Ibn Hibban, Hakim

5. Abu Hasan bin Dahhak (R.A.) narrates that Anas t used to say that even
if Rasulullah S.A.W used to make du`a a hundred times he would begin with the
above du`a and end off with it as well, and if he used to make two du`a then one
of it used to be the above.
Ibid - Ibn Abi Shaiba



6. Naqi bin Makhlad (R.A.) narrates from Anas t the above ayah used to be in the beginning of Rasulullah’s r du`a, the middle and at the end.

7. Anas bin Malik t narrates that Rasulullah r used to recite the above du`a.
Ibn Kathir - P 251 - From Bukhari

8. Ibn Abbas t narrates that Rasulullah r said “I do not pass any corner (at the time of tawaaf), but I see an angel at that corner saying Ameen”. Thus when you pass by it, recite the above du`a.
Ibid

4. RABBANA

Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa thabbit
aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil- kafirin

रब्बना अफ्रिघ 'अलय्ना सब्रन व सब्बित्त
अक्दामाना वंसुरना 'अलाल-क़व्मिल- कफिरिन

“Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance and make us firm of foot
and grant us victory over the disbelieving folk।”

Al Baqarah 250

1। This du’a was read by the believers when they were at war with Jaloot।
Before the army confronted them, they recited this du’a।

5. RABBANA

Rabbana la tu'akhidhna in-nasina aw akhta'na


रब्बना ला तू'अखिधना इन-नासिना अव अख्ता'ना


“Our Lord! Call us not to account if we forget or err.”
Al Baqarah 286

6. RABBANA

Rabbana wala tahmil alayna isran kama
hamaltahu 'alal-ladheena min qablina


रब्बना वाला तःमिल अलय्ना इस्रण कम हमल्ताहू
अलल -लजीना मिन क़ब्लीना


Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Like that which Thou didst lay
on those before us
[2:286]

7.RABBANA

Rabbana wala tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bihi
wa'fu anna waghfir lana wairhamna anta mawlana
fansurna 'alal-qawmil kafireen


७. रब्बना वाला तुहम्मिलना माँ ला ताक़त लाना बिही व'फु अन्ना
वाघ्फिर लाना व्रर्हमना अन्ता मव्लाना फंसुरना 'अलाल-क़व्मिल कफिरीन

“Our Lord! Lay not on us that burden which we have not the
strength to bear। And pardon us; absolve us; and have mercy
on us; You alone are our Friend and Helper;
help us to triumph over The unbelieving folk।”
Al Baqarah 286

1। A narration by Abu Hurairah t in Bukhari and Muslim proves that the
above du`a when made by Nabi S.A.W was accepted.

Tafsir Mazhari Vol. 2. P 165 .

2. Ibn Abbas t narrates:
We, as a group were sitting in the company of Nabi S.A.W .
Jibra’il A.S was also present. Suddenly, the sound of a door
opening was heard from above. Jibra’il A.Slifted his gaze to see.
He then said “The door that has now opened does not open normally”.
The narrator says: Meanwhile an Angel descended and came to
Nabi S.A.W and said “Glad tidings to you for two such celestial lights 8
which were not given to any Rasul before you.
The first is Suratul Fatihah and the second is the concluding ayah
of Suratul Baqarah. If you read even one letter from it,
you will attain that celestial light”.
Muslim

means that by reading “IHDINAS SIRATAL-MUSTAQEEM” Allah I will
most certainly show you the right path and secondly by reciting the last
ayah of Suratul Baqarah, Allah I will most surely accept your du`a and
grant you that which you have asked for.
Mazhari Vol. 1. P 14 & Vol. 2 P 166 . .

1. Abu Sa`id Ansari t narrates that Rasulullah S.A.W said “The person
who recites the last two ayaat of Suratul Baqarah, it will suffice him for
entire night. Mazhari P 167

8. RABBANA

Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana ba'da idh hadaytana
wa hab lana milladunka rahmah innaka antal Wahhab

८. रब्बना ला तुजिघ कुलूबना बा'दा इध हदय्ताना
व हब लाना मिल्लादुनका रहमः इन्नका अन्तल वह्हाब



Our Rabb! Do not stray our hearts after granting us Hidayat
(guidance) and gift us from Your Mercy (special), Definitely
You are the only Bestower।
Al Imran 8

1। Aisha R.A narrates, Rasulullah S.A.W used to recite this
du`a whenawakening in the morning।
Ibn Kathir Vol। 1. P 356 . 9



9. RABBANA

Rabbana innaka jami'unnasi li-Yawmil la rayba Fi
innAllaha la yukhliful mi'aad


९.रब्बना इन्नका जमी'उन्नासी ली-याव्मिल ला रेबा फी
इन्नाल्लाहा ला युख्लिफुल मी'आद



“Our Lord! Surely You are the Gatherer of all mankind on a
Day about which there is no doubt। Verily Allah never
fails in His Promise.”
Al Imran 9

1। The ayah (du`a) before this ayah was concerning steadfastness.
Subsequently this du`a was not revealed for any worldly motives.
It was solely made for the Akhirah and to seek refuge from Jahannum,
as our belief is “O Allah You are going to gather us on such a day
regarding which there is no doubt”.

Mariful Qur’an - Vol. 2. P 23 .


10.RABBANA

Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana
dhunuubana wa qinna 'adhaban-Naar

रब्बना इन्नना अमन्ना फघफिर लाना
धुनूबना व किन्ना 'अधाबन-नार

“O our Lord surely we have believed; forgive us then our sins;
and save us from the torment of the fire।”

Al Imran 16

1। Making a du`a of this nature is the quality of
(those who fear Allah I) by being cautious regarding
the law of shariah। 10

11 RABBANA

Rabbana amanna bima anzalta wattaba 'nar-Rusula
fak-tubna ma'ash-Shahideen

रब्बना अमन्ना बिमा अन्ज़लता वात्ताबा 'नर-रुसुला
फक-तुब्ना माँ'अश-शाहिदीन

“Our Lord! We believe in that which You have sent down;
and we follow the Apostle; so write us with those who bear
witness to the truth।”

Al Imran 53

1। This du`a was made by the helpers of Esa u. When Esa A.S
asked his nation that who amongst them will be his helpers.
They agreed and read this du`a as emphasis of their claim.

Mariful Quran Vol. 2. P 70 . .

12. RABBANA

Rabbana-ghfir lana dhunuubana wa israfana fi amrina wa
thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal qawmil kafireen

रब्बना-घ्फिर लाना धुनूबना व इस्राफाना फी अम्रिना व
सब्बित्त अक्दामाना वंसुरना 'अलल क़व्मिल कफिरीन !



“Our Lord! Forgive us our sins, and our excesses
that we have committed in our affairs, and Lord!
Keep us firm-footed and grant us victory over the
disbelieving folk।”
Al Imran 147

1. No person can be assured that the good actions he is doing presently
be done continually. Therefore we should express regret on the deficiency
of our present actions and make it a habit to make du`a for steadfastness
in regard to our future actions. In the above du`a, firstly, forgiveness is
being sought for previously committed sins. This is an indication to the
fact that whatever difficulties / problems befalls a person, be it in the form
of defeat from the enemies or any other problem, is in reality the consequence
of a person’s sins. The remedy for which is seeking repentance and forgiveness.
Mariful Quran Vol. 2. P 201 . 2. This ayah teaches us that whenever any calamity
befalls a person, then together with utilising physical means, one should also make
du`a and ask for repentance as most of the calamities that befall a person are
due to one’s sins. Bayanul Qur’an P 62 . -------------