رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.
Rabbana afrigh 'alaina sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin
When to Read
This beautiful Quranic dua is particularly potent when you are observing voluntary fasts, such as on Mondays and Thursdays. Recite it whenever you feel the physical strain of hunger or thirst, or when your resolve to continue the fast wavers. It’s an excellent supplication to make at any point during your fast, from suhoor until just before iftar, especially during moments of perceived weakness or difficulty.
How to Read
Approach this dua with humility and firm conviction. Reflect on the meaning: you are asking Allah, the All-Powerful, to literally 'pour' patience upon you and 'plant firmly your feet,' signifying steadfastness and unwavering resolve. Recite it with your heart present, believing that Allah will grant you the strength to complete your fast with sincerity and earn His immense reward.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking patience and steadfastness from Allah strengthens your faith and makes acts of worship easier to bear. Fasting, especially voluntary fasting, is an act of great devotion and sacrifice, for which Allah promises extraordinary reward. The Prophet ﷺ conveyed Allah’s words: 'Every act of the son of Adam is for him, except fasting. It is for Me, and I shall reward it.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1894, Sahih Muslim 1151). By reciting this dua, you actively seek divine assistance to overcome the natural challenges of fasting, ensuring you gain the full spiritual benefit and immense rewards for your devotion.