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 'alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin
When to Read
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are incredibly blessed, a season for intense worship and drawing closer to Allah. We are encouraged to multiply our good deeds – from fasting, to dhikr, to charity, and of course, Hajj for those blessed to undertake it. This period demands a special kind of perseverance, resisting laziness and our own shortcomings. This powerful Quranic dua is particularly fitting during these precious days. Recite it when you feel overwhelmed by the desire to do more, when your strength wanes, or when you simply need to remain steadfast in your commitments. It’s a perfect supplication for Hujjaj enduring the physical and spiritual challenges of Hajj, and for those of us at home striving to maximize our efforts. Beyond Dhul Hijjah, it’s a universal call for resilience and steadfastness whenever you face trials or require firm resolve in your faith and actions.
How to Read
Approach this dua with humility and certainty in Allah’s power. Before reciting, take a moment to reflect on your intention – why are you seeking patience and strength? Is it to overcome a personal struggle, to remain firm in your good deeds, or to face a specific challenge? As with all duas, raising your hands, facing the Qiblah, and beginning with praise of Allah and blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ can enhance its acceptance. Reflect on the meanings of 'patience,' 'firmness,' and 'victory' as you utter each word. Understand that you are asking Allah to literally 'pour' patience upon you, an imagery of abundance and complete immersion, and to keep your 'feet firm' – steadfast in your faith and on the path of truth. Repeat it with sincerity, knowing that Allah hears every plea.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, directly from the Quran, carries immense blessings and significance. It was the supplication of a small band of believers facing a mighty army, a testament to its power in times of great challenge. By asking Allah to 'pour upon us patience,' we seek not just a fleeting moment of endurance, but an abundance of sabr that permeates our being. When we ask Him to 'plant firmly our feet,' we are praying for unwavering steadfastness in our faith, our principles, and our pursuit of good, especially crucial during the intense days of Dhul Hijjah when opportunities for reward are multiplied but so too are the temptations of spiritual fatigue. The request for 'victory' isn't merely about worldly triumph, but ultimately, victory over our lower selves, over Shaytan, and for the triumph of truth. Reciting this dua helps us cultivate resilience, maintain spiritual momentum during blessed times like Dhul Hijjah, and seek Allah’s direct support and aid in all our struggles.