Dua for Patience and Forbearance (Hilm)

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QuranSurah Al-A'raf 7:126

رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسْلِمِينَ

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Our Lord, pour upon us patience and cause us to die as Muslims.

Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa tawaffana Muslimeen

When to Read

This profound supplication from the Quran is perfect for reciting during times of tribulation, when facing difficulties, or when feeling overwhelmed. It's a reminder that true strength comes from Allah, especially when we feel tested.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a deep understanding of its meaning. Visualize Allah's mercy and strength being bestowed upon you. It's most effective when supplicating in sujood (prostration) or during the blessed times like the last third of the night.

Virtues & Benefits

This verse directly asks Allah for two essential gifts: patience ('sabr') to endure hardships and the blessing of dying as a Muslim ('tawaffana Muslimeen'). Patience is not just about enduring; it's a noble trait that earns Allah's pleasure and elevates our status. Allah says, 'And Allah loves As-Sabirin (the patient ones)' (Al-Baqarah 2:153). Asking to die as Muslims is the ultimate aspiration, ensuring our success in the hereafter.

Source & Authentication

QuranSurah Al-A'raf 7:126

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