Dua for Remaining Humble in Times of Success

Good Character

QuranQuran 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.

Rabbi awzi'ni an ashkura ni'matakallati an'amta 'alayya wa 'ala walidayya wa an a'mala salihan tarkahu wa adkhilni birahmatika fi 'ibadikas-salihin.

When to Read

This beautiful plea is ideally recited when you experience success, achieve a goal, or receive any form of blessing from Allah (SWT). It's a proactive way to acknowledge that success is from Allah and to seek His help in remaining grateful and righteous, preventing arrogance from creeping in.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity, reflecting on the blessings Allah has bestowed upon you. Understand its meaning – you are asking Allah to help you be thankful for His favors, to do deeds that please Him, and to be counted among His righteous servants. It's a deep supplication, not just a set of words.

Virtues & Benefits

This verse from Surah An-Naml is a comprehensive request to Allah. By asking to remain grateful, you acknowledge that all blessings are from Him and not by your own might. Seeking to do righteous deeds that please Him ensures that your success doesn't lead you astray into worldly pursuits that displease your Creator. Finally, asking to be included among the righteous is the ultimate goal – to live a life that is pleasing to Allah and to be counted among His beloved servants.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 27:19

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