رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
My Lord, establish prayer for me and my offspring. Our Lord, and accept my invocation.
Rabbi ij'alni muqim as-salati wa min dhurriyyati, rabbana wa taqabbal du'a.
When to Read
Recite this after completing your prayers or during times when you are seeking Allah's help to foster understanding and mutual consultation within your family, friendships, or community interactions. It's particularly relevant when facing decisions that involve others, aiming to imbue the process with divine guidance and blessing.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and focus, visualizing a relationship built on respect, open communication, and shared decision-making. Imagine your supplication reaching Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) as you seek His assistance in embodying the spirit of Shura in your dealings.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah, while a general prayer for establishing prayer and seeking acceptance of supplication, encompasses the broader intent of building a righteous life and community. Fostering Shura (mutual counsel) within relationships is a manifestation of good character and a means of strengthening bonds, reflecting the Islamic principle of believers being like a building supporting each other. By seeking Allah's help through this dua, we aim to create an environment where decisions are made thoughtfully, with consideration for all parties, and aligned with Islamic ethics.