ุฑูุจููููุง ุขุชูููุง ู ูู ูููุฏูููู ุฑูุญูู ูุฉู ูููููููุฆู ููููุง ู ููู ุฃูู ูุฑูููุง ุฑูุดูุฏูุง
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair, right guidance.
Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant during Hajj and Umrah, as we reflect on the immense sacrifice of Prophet Ismail (peace be upon him). It can be recited anytime you feel the need to seek Allah's guidance and mercy in fulfilling your responsibilities and submitting to His will, especially when facing difficult choices or tests.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of hope and reliance on Allah. Visualize the steadfastness of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and Prophet Ismail (peace be upon him) as you utter these words. Understand that asking for 'mercy' (rahmah) encompasses Allah's help, comfort, and forgiveness, and 'right guidance' (rashada) means being led to the correct path in all our endeavors. Focus on the intent of embodying the spirit of sacrifice and submission that characterized the lives of these noble Prophets.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse from Surah Al-Kahf is a profound supplication that seeks two essential things from Allah: His mercy and guidance. When we connect this to the story of Prophet Ismail (AS), we are asking for the strength to bear our own trials with patience, the wisdom to understand Allah's plan even when it's difficult, and the ability to submit to His commands with unwavering faith, just as Ismail (AS) did. It's a dua that fosters resilience, clarity, and spiritual growth in our lives, mirroring the ultimate act of devotion shown in the narrative of sacrifice.