رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [also] my offspring. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.
Rabbi ij'alni muqeemus-salati wa min dhurriyyati, Rabbana wa taqabbal du'a.
When to Read
This profound dua is from Ibrahim (peace be upon him), a prophet of Allah known for his deep humility and reliance on his Lord. It's perfect to recite during your daily prayers, especially after your Fardh salah, or at any time you feel the need to remind yourself of your dependence on Allah. Making dua for yourself and your descendants to be steadfast in prayer is a way to cultivate humility, recognizing that this guidance is a gift from Allah and requires constant supplication for its acceptance and continuation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt understanding of its meaning. As you say 'Rabbi' (My Lord), picture yourself turning to Allah in sincere reliance. When you ask to be an establisher of prayer, visualize yourself fulfilling this obligation with all its pillars and manners. The plea 'Our Lord, and accept my supplication' encapsulates the ultimate goal: that our acts of worship and our pleas are accepted by the One who deserves all worship. Let this be a moment of quiet reflection and genuine request from your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies the essence of humility by asking Allah not just for personal adherence to prayer, but for the establishment of prayer among one's descendants. It acknowledges that guidance and the ability to perform acts of worship are blessings from Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us about the importance of prayer as a cornerstone of our faith. Ibrahim's (peace be upon him) request highlights that true humility lies in seeking Allah's help to remain steadfast and to spread righteousness. By asking for acceptance of our supplications, we further demonstrate our reliance and humility before Allah, recognizing that our efforts are only fruitful through His grace. The Quran also reminds us: 'And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself. And whoever disbelieves - then indeed, Allah is Free from need and Praiseworthy.' (Luqman 31:12). Gratitude for Allah's guidance leads to humility.