رَضِيتُ بِاللهِ رَبًّا وَبِالإِسْلَامِ دِينًا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ نَبِيًّا
I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as my Prophet.
Raditu billahi Rabban, wa bil-Islami dinan, wa bi Muhammadin nabiyyan.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited once in the morning after Fajr prayer or upon waking, and once in the evening after Asr prayer or before sleep. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged its recitation at these two significant junctures of the day, marking the beginning and end of our active periods.
How to Read
When you recite this dua, let your heart truly connect with its meaning. It's more than just words; it's a profound declaration of your conviction and contentment with the core tenets of your faith. Take a moment to reflect on what it means to be 'pleased' with Allah as your Lord, with Islam as your way of life, and with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as your guide. This reflection deepens your affirmation and strengthens your *iman*, making your declaration sincere and powerful.
Virtues & Benefits
The immense benefit of this dua is explicitly promised by the Prophet ﷺ himself: **'then it will be a right upon Allah to please him.'** Think about that – for a believer to declare contentment with Allah, Islam, and the Prophet ﷺ, Allah reciprocates by granting His pleasure. What greater aspiration can a Muslim have than to earn the pleasure of their Creator? This dua strengthens your *tawhid*, affirms your belonging to Islam, and reinforces your love for the Prophet ﷺ, all while securing a guarantee of divine contentment.
Source & Authentication
Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever says in the morning when he enters the morning and in the evening when he enters the evening: 'Raditu billahi Rabban, wa bil-Islami dinan, wa bi Muhammadin nabiyyan' (I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad as my Prophet), then it will be a right upon Allah to please him.' (Sunan Abu Dawud 5072, graded Hasan by Al-Albani).