My Rabb!

I take refuge with You -- from the prompting

of the Evil-ones; And I take refuge with You, O Rabb!
lest they come up to me. AL MU’MINUN 97-98

FORTY RABBANA
Collection of Short Qur’anic Du`a

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 INTRODUCTION
Praise be to Allah I, we thank Him, seek His Help and His
Forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah I from the evils of ourselves
and that of our bad deeds. He whom Allah I guides, is truly
guided, and he whom Allah I leaves to stray, none can guide
him. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah I, who has no
partner and I bear witness that Muhammad r is His Messenger.

This publication is a compilation of forty such verses, which are

supplications imploring Allah for favours, all of which start with
beseeching Allah with His title of, the Lord of all.

If a person reads it with humility and subjugation, there will be a

feeling of contentment. The best time to read this book is before or
after Fajr salaah (Morning prayer). Before reading this book, read
the following salutations.

ALLHUMMA SALLI `AL SAYYIDIN

MUAMMADI-NIN-NABIYYIL UMMIYYI
WA `AL LIH• WA BRIK WA SALLIM

O Allah shower Your salutations and blessings

and peace upon our master Muhammad, the
unlettered Prophet, and upon his family.

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 In the Name of Allah, Most Beneficient, Most Merciful

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RABBAN TAQABBAL MINN INNAKA

’ANTAS-SAMI-`UL- `AL•M.

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

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 RABBAN WAJ`ALN MUSLIMAYNI
LAKA WA MIN DHURRIYYATIN
UMMATAM-MUSLIMATAL-LAK;
WA ’ARIN MANSIKAN WA TUB `ALAYN;
INNAKA ’ANTAT-TAWWBUR-RA•M.

“Our Lord! Make us (Muslims) submissive to Your Will,

and raise from our offspring a (Muslim) community
submissive to you, and teach us our rites of worship
and relent toward us. Verily You alone are the most
relenting, the Ever-Merciful.”
Al Baqarah 128

1. This is also the du`a of Ibrahim u.

2. This du’a is the end result of Ibrahim’s u fear and recognition of

Allah I 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

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 RABBAN TIN FIDDUNY ASANATAW- WA FIL- KHIRATI
ASANATAW-WA QIN `ADHBAN-NR.

“O our Lord! Grant us good in the world and good in

the Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire.”
Al Baqarah 201

1. Rasulullah r 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 r

saw a person who became so thin and weak like a bird hatching
out from an egg. Nabi r asked him : Do you make du`a to Allah I?
He replied: O Rasulullah r I used to make this du`a: “O Allah!
What punishment you are to give me in the Akhirah, give it to me in
this world”.

Rasulullah r said 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 r 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 r 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
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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

GOOD IN THIS WORLD

According to:-

1. Ali t A pious wife.

2. Qatadah (ra) It means peaceful existence and necessary livelihood
3. Hasan Basri (ra) It means knowledge of Islam and prayer.
4. Suddi (ra) It means Lawful earnings.
5. Ibn Umar t It means righteous children and goodwill of other
human being.
6. Jafar t It means ‘good health, honest living, knowledge of Qur’an,
victory over the enemies of Islam and the company of the pious.
Teachings of Islam: Virtues of Tabligh

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 RABBAN AFRIGH `ALAYN SABRAW-WA THABBIT
AQDMAN WAN-SURN `ALAL-QAWMIL-KFIR•N.

“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.

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RABBAN L TU’-KHIDHN
IN-NAS•N AW AKH£A‘N.

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

Al Baqarah 286

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RABBAN WA L TAMIL `ALAYN ISRAN

KAM AMALTAH¤ `ALAL-LADH•NA MIN QABLIN.

“Our Lord! Lay not on us such a (heavy) burden as you

did lay on those who have passed away before us.”
Al Baqarah 286

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RABBAN WA L TUAMMILN M L
£QATA LAN BIH. WA`FU `ANN,
WAGHFIRLAN, WARAMN. ANTA MAWLN
FANSURN `ALAL-QAWMIL KFIR•N.

“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 r was accepted.
Tafsir Mazhari Vol. 2. P. 165

2. Ibn Abbas t narrates: We, as a group were sitting in the company

of Nabi r. Jibra’il u was also present. Suddenly, the sound of a
door opening was heard from above. Jibra’il u lifted 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 r and said “Glad tidings to you for two such celestial lights

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 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

Note: It means that by reading “IHDINAS SIRATAL-MUSTAQ•M”

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 r said “The person

who recites the last two ayaat of Suratul Baqarah, it will suffice him
for the entire night. Mazhari P. 167

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RABBAN L TUZIGH QUL¤BAN BA`DA ‘IDH

HADAYTAN WA HAB LAN MIL-LADUNKA
RAMAH; INNAKA ANTAL-WAHHB.

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 y narrates, Rasulullah r used to recite this du`a when

awakening in the morning. Ibn Kathir Vol. 1. P. 356

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RABBAN ’INNAKA JMI`UN-NSI LI-YAWMIL-

L RAYBA F•H; INNAL-LHA L YUKHLIFUL-M•`D.

“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

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RABBAN ’INNAN ’MANN FAGHFIR LAN

DHUN¤BAN WAQIN `ADHBAN-NR;

“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.

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RABBAN MANN BIM ‘ANZALTA WATTABA`NAR-RAS¤LA

FAKTUBN MA`ASH-SHHID•N.

“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 u 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
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RABBANAGHFIR LAN DHUNUBAN WA

ISRFAN F• AMRIN WA THABBIT AQDMAN
WANSURN `ALAL QAWMIL-KFIR•N.

“Our Lord! Forgive us our sins, and our excesses

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 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 will 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

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RABBAN M KHALAQTA HDH B£IL

SUBNAKA FAQIN `ADHBAN-NR

“Our Lord! You have not created all this (Universe) in

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 vain. Glory be to you! Save us Lord, from
the torment of the Blazing Fire.”
Al Imran 191

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RABBAN ’INNAKA MAN-TUDKHILIN-NRA FAQAD

AKHZAYTAH. WA M LI¨¨LIM•NA MIN ANSR.

“Our Lord! Whomsoever You cause to enter Hell,

him You have surely disgraced, and for the wrongdoers
there shall be no helpers.”
Al Imran 192

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RABBAN INNAN SAMI`N MUNDIYAY-YUND•

LIL-•MNI ‘AN MINU BIRABBIKUM FA MANN.

“Our Lord! We have heard a proclaimer calling to faith (saying):

'Believe in your Lord;' so we have come to believe.”
Al Imran 193

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RABBAN FAGHFIR LAN DHUNUBAN WA KAFFIR `ANN

SAYYITIN WA TAWAFFAN MA`AL ABRR.

“Our Lord! Forgive us our sins, and wipe off our misdeeds from us
and cause us (in all grace) to die with the righteous.”
Al Imran 193

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RABBAN WA TIN M WA`ATTAN `AL

RUSULIKA WA L TUKH-ZIN YAWMAL QIYMAH:
INNAKA L TUKHLIFUL-M•`D.

“Our Lord! Grant us that which You have promised to us through Your
Apostles and disgrace us not on the Day of Reckoning.
Surely You never fail in Your Promise.”
Al Imran 194

1. The meaning of these du`a (from 13-17) includes all the

objectives/needs that a person wishes for: The final objective of
any person is twofold:

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1) Gaining entry into Jannat.
2) Saving onself from the fire of Jahannum.

And for these two objectives, there are two conditions.

i) Obedience and
ii) Being free from sin. Therefore, it adds up to four.

All the above are rendered in the above ayaat.

Bayanul Qur’an Vol. 2. P. 85

1. Rasulullah r said “Destruction be to that person who recites these

verses and does not ponder regarding them”.
Ayah 190 / 1) Ibn Kathir Vol. 1. P. 450

2. Abu Hurairah t narrates, Rasulullah r used to recite the last 10

ayaat of Surah Al Imran every night.
Al Imran Ibn Kathir Vol. 1. P. 451

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RABBAN MANN FAKTUBN MA`ASH-SHHID•N

“Our Lord! We have believed; so write us down with

those who bear witness (to the truthfulness of Islam).”
Al Maidah 83

1. The word “Amanna” does not refer to the Ahlul-Kitab’s past Iman but
it refers to their bringing Iman of the present and being included
amongst the group of believers. The word Rabbana clarifies that they
are bringing the true Iman and not the superficial Iman like the
hypocrites. By the word “Ash-shahidin” the ummah of Nabi r is

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 meant, those who will give testimony regarding the conveyance of
the message of Nabi r. Tafsir Mazhari Vol. 4. P. 18

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RABBAN ANZIL `ALAYN M’IDATAM-MINAS SAM‘I TAK¤NU

LAN `•DAL-LI-’AWWALIN WA KHIRIN WA YATAM-MINKA
WARZUQN WA ’ANTA KHAYRUR-RZIQN.

“O Allah: Lord and Cherisher of us all! Send down to us a tray

of food from heaven, that it may become a day of rejoicing
for all of us and (let it be) a Sign from You; and grant us sustenance
and indeed You are the Best Provider of all.”
Al Maidah 114

1. This du`a was made by Esa u at the request of his helpers. They
requested him to make du`a that Allah I send down food from the
skies so that they might eat and their hearts can be at ease and be
satisfied that Esa u had spoken regarding his Rabb (Allah I).
When Esa u saw that their objective was valid he made this du`a.
Mariful Qur’an Vol. 3. P. 267

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 RABBAN ¨ALAMN ’ANFUSAN: WA ‘ILLAM TAGHFIR-LAN
WA TARAMN LANAK¤NANNA MINAL-KHSIR•N.

“Our Lord! We have wronged our own souls;

and if You do not forgive us and have no mercy upon us,
we shall certainly be of the losers.”
Al A’raf 23

1. This ayah proved that if a person’s minor sins are not forgiven, he
will be punished for it as well. Tafsir Mazhari Vol. 4. P. 283

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RABBAN L TAJ`ALN MA`AL-QAWMI¨-¨LIM•N

“Our Lord! Place us not with the wrongdoing people.”

Al A’raf 47

1. This du`a will be made by the people of “the heights” (between

Jannah and Jahannum) when their faces will be turned towards the
fire of Jahannum. The meaning of the du`a is that “O Allah do not
include us among the dwellers of Jahannum who are all
oppressors.” Mariful Qur’an Vol. 3. P. 564

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 RABBANAF-TAH BAYNAN WA BAY-NA QAWMIN
BIL AQQI WA ’ANTA KHAYRUL-FTI•N.

“O our Lord! Decide between us and our people with

truth, and You are Best to decide.”
Al A’raf 89

1. This du`a was made by Shuaib u when his nation refused to

accept the truth. Shuaib u turned to Allah I making du`a.
Mariful Qur’an Vol. 3. P. 267

2. In reality Shuaib u made du`a for the destruction of the rejectors

from amongst his nation. Allah I accepted this du`a and
destroyed the nation by a great tremor. Ibid P.630

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RABBAN ’AFRIGH `ALAYN SABRAW-

WA TA-WAFFAN MUSLIM•N!

“Our Lord! Pour out on us patience and cause us to die as Muslims

(bowing to Your Will).”
Al A’raf 126

1. In this du`a, there is an indication to the fact that if Allah I does

not wish and will, then man’s courage and hope will be of no use.
Therefore du`a is being made for firmness and steadfastness.
Because it’s only steadfastness, patience and firmness which can
make a person victorious over one’s opponents.
Mariful Qur’an Vol. 4. P. 37

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RABBAN L TAJ`ALN FITNATAL-LIL-QAWMI¨-¨LIM•N;

WA NAJJIN BIRAMATIKA MINAL-QAWMIL-KFIR•N.

“Our Lord! Make us not trial for the wrongdoing people and deliver
us by Your mercy from (the persecution of) the disbelieving folk.”
Yunus 85

1. Before making du`a, having total reliance on AllahI is of utmost

importance, so that the du`a may be accepted.
Tafsir Mazhari Vol.5. P. 535

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RABBAN ’INNAKA TA`LAMU M NUKHF• WA M NU`LIN: WA M

YAKHF `ALAL-LHI MIN SHAY‘IN FIL-ARˆI WA L FIS-SAM’.

“O our Lord! Verily You know what we conceal (in our hearts)
and what we disclose. And nothing is hidden from
Allah in the earth or in the heaven.”
Ibrahim 38

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1. This was the du`a of Ibrahim u.

2. Ibn Abbas t says it refers to the sadness of leaving Ismail u and

his mother in a barren land. Tafsir Mazhari Vol. 6. P. 316

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RABBAN WA TAQABBAL DU`’.

“O our Lord! Accept my humble prayer.”

Ibrahim 40

1. In Tirmidhi there is a narration wherein Rasulullah r says “Du`a is

Ibadah”
2. Anas t narrates that Nabi r has said: Du`a is the essence (marrow) of
Ibadah. Tafsir Mazhari Vol. 6. P. 317

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RABBANAGFIR L• WA LIWLIDAYYA
WA LIL-MU’MIN•NA YAWMA YAQ¤MUL-ISB

“O our Lord! Forgive me and my parents and all the Muslims

on the Day when Reckoning will take place.”
Ibrahim 41

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1. This is also the du`a of Ibrahim u.
2. From these ayaat that appear before this du`a we learn the
etiquettes of du`a, it must be made with utmost humility and
humbleness - also, the praises and glorification of Allah I should
be made with du`a. By this, there is a greater possibility that the
du`a will be accepted. Mariful Qur’an Vol. 5. 256

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RABBAN ‘TIN MIL-LADUNKA RAMATAW-

WAHAYYI’ LAN MIN ’AMRIN RASHAD

“O our Lord! Grant us Mercy from Yourself and

provide for us guidance in our affair!”
Al Kahf 10

1. This du`a was made by the companions of the cave when they
took refuge in the cave.

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RABBAN INNAN NAKHFU AY-YAFRU£A

`ALAYN ’AW ’AY-YA£GH

“Our Lord! We fear lest he may commit excess against

us, or treat us with a heavy hand.”
Ta Ha 45

1. This was the du`a that Musa u and Harun u made to Allah I
before going to Firoun.

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RAB-BIBNI L• `INDAKA BAYTAN FIL JANNAH.

"My Lord! Build for me a home near You in Paradise.”

At Tahrim 11

1. Firoun’s wife was a believer and her du’a to Allah I was that she be
given freedom from Firoun and also the acquisition of a house in
Jannah.

2. It is said that Firoun used to punish his wife because he himself was
impotent. During the punishment Firoun’s wife would make the
above du’a and it would ease her suffering. Jalalain Vol. 2.

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RABBAN MANN FAGHFIR LAN

WARAMN WA ’ANTA KHAYRUR-RIM•N

“O our Lord! We have believed, so forgive us and have Mercy upon us,
and surely You are the Best of the Merciful.”
Al Muminun 109

1. This is a du`a made by a group of Muslims. They used to

continuously make this du`a.

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2. In this du`a the believers are addressing Allah I by saying, “O Allah I
we have brought Iman, hence forgive us and have mercy on us”.

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RABBANASRIF `ANN `ADHBA JAHANNAMA

’INNA `ADHBAH KNA GHARM, INNAH
S’AT MUSTAQARRAW WA MUQM.

. “O our Lord! Turn away from us the torment

of the Hell; surely its torment is utter destruction.”
Al Furqan 65

1. This du`a is a supplication which should be continuously made

by the believers. Because one of their qualities, is that despite
being obedient to Allah I, they still remain in fear regarding the
punishment of Allah I, and regarding the Akhirah. Because of
this fear they become practical, and continue making du`a.
Mariful Qur’an. Vol. 6. P. 504

2. Ali t narrates that Nabi r has said: Allah I sent wahi to one Nabi of
the Bani Israil (i.e. Dawud u) “Tell the obedient servants from your
ummah not to only rely on their good actions, as on the day of
reckoning, whichever servant I wish to punish I will punish in
conformance to my (justice) and tell the disobedient servants not to
throw themselves into destruction by their own hands (i.e. they
should not give up hope of forgiveness) as I will forgive major sins also
if I wish, and I will not care (i.e. in giving anybody punishment or
forgiving anybody - Abu Naim.) Tafsir Mazhari Vol. 8 P. 486

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RABBAN HAB LAN MIN ’AZWJIN WA

DHURRIYYTIN QURRATA A`YUNIW-WAJ
`ALN LIL-MUTTAQ•NA IMM.

O our Lord! Grant us in our wives and offspring the coolness of eyes
and make us a leader of those who guard themselves against evil.
Al Furqan 74

1. Regarding the “coolness of the eyes” Hasan Basri states: The

original coolness of the eyes is to see a persons family involved in the
obedience of Allah I. The health and welfare and happiness of the
family is also included in it. Mariful Qur’an Vol. 6. P. 509

2. Allah’s I chosen servants are not only concerned with their own
reformation and are satisfied by their good deeds alone. They are
also concerned with the reformation and actions of their wives and
children. They continue to make an effort in this regard, and part of
their effort is to make du`a also. Ibid

3. Qurtubi states: There can be nothing more soothing / cooling to

the eyes than seeing a person’s wife and children being obedient to
Allah I. Mazhari Vol. 8 P. 499

“Coolness of the eyes”

4. Ikramah says: The Mufassirin have not taken the meaning of
beauty and grace. But they say it means “to be obedient to
Allah I. Ibn Kathir Vol. 3 P. 342

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RABBAN LA-GHAF¤RUN SHAK¤R

Our Lord is the Most-Forgiving, the Most-Appreciative.

Al Fatir 34

1. When the dwellers of Jannah will be entering Jannah, they will be

saying the above. Mariful Qur’an Vol. 7 P. 350

2. Ibn Umar t narrates that Nabi r has said: The reciters of the kalimah
will have no fear at the time of death, nor will they experience fear in the
grave, nor on the plains of reckoning. I am seeing them wiping the dust
off their heads (at the time of arising from their graves) and they will be
saying the above. Ibn Kathir Vol. 3 P. 565 by Tabarani

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RABBAN WASI`TA KULLA SHAY’IR-RAMATAW-WA`ILMN

FAGHFIR LILLADH•NA TB¤ WATTABA`¤ SAB•LAKA
WAQIHIM `ADHBAL-JA•M!

O our Lord! You encompass everything in (Your)

mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who repent (of disbelief)
and follow Your path, and save them from the torment of Hell.”
Al Mumin 7

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1. Those angels who carry the Throne of Allah I make this du`a for
the Muminin.

2. Mutif Bin Abdullah says: The most well wishing creation towards
the believers are the angels and the most deceiving is Shaytan.
Mazhari Vol. 10 P. 219

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RABBAN WA ‘ADKHIL-HUM JANNTI `ADNI-NIL-LAT•

WA`AT-TAHUM WA MAN SALAA MIN B‘IHIM
WA’AZWJIHIM WA DHURRIYYTIHIM.
INNAKA ’ANTAL `AZ•ZUL AK•M.
WAQIHIMUS-SAYYIT; WA MAN TAQIS-SAYYI’TI
YAWMA’IDHIN FAQAD RAIMTAH.
WA DHLIKA HUWAL-FAWZUL `A¨•M.

O our Lord! Make them enter the Everlasting Gardens,

which You have promised them, and to those pardonable
righteous of their parents and their wives and their offspring.
Surely You are the All-Powerful, the All-Wise and

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from punishments this Day, to him You have indeed shown
great mercy. And this is a mighty achievement.
Al Mumin 8

1. This is also the du`a of the angels for the believers.

2. Saeed bin Jubair t narrates: When a person will enter Jannah, he will
enquire regarding the abode of his father / brother and son. It will be
said to him: “They did not reach your status as far as good deeds are
concerned.” The person will reply, “The good deeds I used to do were
for myself as well as for them”. Hence they will be joined with him.
Thereafter Saeed t recited the above ayah. Ibn Kathir Vol. 4 P. 78

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RABBANAGHFIR LAN WA LI’IKHWNI-NAL-LADH•NA

SABAQ¤NA BIL •MNI WA L TAJ`AL F• QUL¤BIN
GHILLAL-LIL-LADH•NA MAN¤ RABBAN
INNAKA RA’¤FUR-RA•M.

Our Lord! Forgive us and those of our brethren who

preceded us in faith, and do not put any spite in our
hearts towards those who believe, O our Lord!
Verily You are the Most-Kind, the Ever Merciful.
Al Hashr 10

1. “Al-ladhina-amanu” refers to the Muhajirin and Ansar.

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1. Those angels who carry the Throne of Allah I make this du`a for
the Muminin.

2. Mutif Bin Abdullah says: The most well wishing creation towards
the believers are the angels and the most deceiving is Shaytan.
Mazhari Vol. 10 P. 219

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RABBAN WA ‘ADKHIL-HUM JANNTI `ADNI-NIL-LAT•

WA`AT-TAHUM WA MAN SALAA MIN B‘IHIM
WA’AZWJIHIM WA DHURRIYYTIHIM.
INNAKA ’ANTAL `AZ•ZUL AK•M.
WAQIHIMUS-SAYYIT; WA MAN TAQIS-SAYYI’TI
YAWMA’IDHIN FAQAD RAIMTAH.
WA DHLIKA HUWAL-FAWZUL `A¨•M.

O our Lord! Make them enter the Everlasting Gardens,

which You have promised them, and to those pardonable
righteous of their parents and their wives and their offspring.
Surely You are the All-Powerful, the All-Wise and

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6. Malik bin Ma’mul says that Aamir bin Shurahbil told him, O Malik In
one aspect the Jews and Christians are better then the Rawafidh.
When the Jews were asked: Who were the most virtuous people in
your religion. They would reply: The Companions of Musa u and
when the Christians are asked the same question. Then they replied
the helpers of Isa u. But when the Rawafidh were asked: Who are
the worst people in your religion. They replied the Sahabah u
(companions) of Nabi r. Mazhari Vol. 11 P. 401

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RABBAN `ALAYKA TAWAKKALN

WA’ILAYKA ’ANABN WA ’ILAYKAL-MAS•R.

“O our Lord! We put our trust but in You alone, and turn
but to You alone, and to You alone is our return in the end.”
Al Mumtahinah 4

1. This was the du`a of Ibrahim u and his followers.

2. This du`a means: O Allah in all matters we put our trust in You, and
we hand over all our matters to You. Ibn Kathir Vol. 4. P. 372

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 RABBAN L TAJ`ALN FITNATAL-LIL-LADH•NA
KAFAR¤ WAGHFIRLAN
RABBAN. INNAKA ’ANTAL-`AZ•ZUL-AK•M

“O our Lord! Put us not in a trial for the infidels,

and forgive us, our Lord! Surely You alone are
the Most Exalted, the All-Wise.”
Al Mumtahinah 5

1. This is also part of the du`a made by Ibrahim u and his followers.
Mujahid (R.A) states that this ayah means: “Do not punish us
through the hands of the kuffaar nor give us adhab (punishment)
directly, otherwise the kuffaar will say that if these people were true
believers, then no adhab would befall them”.
Mazhari Vol. P. 431

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RABBAN ATMIM LAN N¤RAN WAGHFIR LAN.

INNAKA `AL KULLI SHAY‘IN QAD•R.

Our Lord! Perfect for us our light and forgive us;

surely You are Potent over everything.”
At Tahrim 8

1. Mujahid states that the Believers will recite this du`a at the time
when they will see that the celestial light of the Hypocrites had
disappeared on the day of Qiyamah. Ibn Kathir Vol. 4 P. 418/9

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2. On the bridge of Sirat the Believers will see (Nur) celestial light in front of
them as well as on their right hand side. When they will see that the
(Nur) celestial light of the Hypocrites has disappeared they will recite
this du`a. The (Nur) celestial light will be in proportion to a persons
actions. Therefore the du`a is being made to perfect the celestial light.
Mazhari Vol. 11 P. 594

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SUBNA RABBIKA RABBIL `IZZATI

`AMM YASIF¤N WA SALMUN `ALAL-MURSAL•N.
WAL-AMDU LILLHI RABBIL `LAM•N.

Glorified by thy Lord, the Lord of Majesty,

from that which they attribute (unto Him)!
And peace be unto those sent (to warn)!
And praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds!
As Saffat 180,182

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