Dua for Justice and Fairness in All Dealings

Good Character

QuranAl-Naml 27:19

رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ وَأَدْخِلْنِي بِرَحْمَتِكَ فِي عِبَادِكَ الصَّالِحِينَ

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My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants.

Rabbī awzi'nī an ashkura ni'matakal-latī an'amta 'alayya wa 'alā wālidayya wa an a'mala ṣāliḥan tarḍāhu wa adkhilnī bi-raḥmatika fī 'ibādikaṣ-ṣāliḥīn

When to Read

This dua is profound and encompasses gratitude for blessings, a commitment to righteous deeds pleasing to Allah, and seeking entry into the company of the righteous. It's particularly relevant when reflecting on Allah's favors, before undertaking important tasks that require integrity, or at any time you wish to reaffirm your commitment to justice and righteousness. Making it a regular part of your daily supplications, perhaps after prayers, can help cultivate a constant state of awareness regarding fairness.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Understand each word and its meaning: acknowledging Allah's favors, promising to act righteously, and seeking His mercy to be among the righteous. Visualize yourself embodying justice in your interactions and striving to please Allah in all your dealings. It's most powerful when recited with awareness of its request for Allah's help in maintaining these qualities.

Virtues & Benefits

This verse directly asks Allah for the ability to be grateful, perform righteous deeds that please Him, and be included among His righteous servants. By extension, striving for justice and fairness in all dealings is a core component of righteous deeds pleasing to Allah. It purifies one's intentions, strengthens one's commitment to ethical conduct, and invites Allah's mercy, which is the ultimate key to entering Paradise amongst the pious.

Source & Authentication

QuranAl-Naml 27:19

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