Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Patience and Strength When Seeking Forgiveness

Patience & Sabr
QuranAl-Baqarah 2:250

ุฑูŽุจูŽู‘ู†ูŽุง ุฃูŽูู’ุฑูุบู’ ุนูŽู„ูŽูŠู’ู†ูŽุง ุตูŽุจู’ุฑู‹ุง ูˆูŽุซูŽุจูู‘ุชู’ ุฃูŽู‚ู’ุฏูŽุงู…ูŽู†ูŽุง ูˆูŽุงู†ุตูุฑู’ู†ูŽุง ุนูŽู„ูŽู‰ ุงู„ู’ู‚ูŽูˆู’ู…ู ุงู„ู’ูƒูŽุงููุฑููŠู†ูŽ

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Our Lord, pour upon us patience and make firm our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.

Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin

When to Read

This powerful dua is incredibly relevant when we feel overwhelmed by our sins and struggle to remain patient in our efforts to repent and seek Allah's forgiveness. It's for those moments when the weight of mistakes feels heavy, and we need the strength to persevere in our worship, self-reflection, and sincere turning back to Allah. Recite it when you feel your resolve weakening or when facing difficulties that make seeking forgiveness seem arduous.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Imagine yourself standing before Allah, acknowledging your weakness and your desperate need for His divine support. Focus on the meaning of each word: asking for an outpouring of patience, the steadfastness to stand firm on the truth, and the ultimate victory that comes from Allah's help against any internal or external struggles that pull you away from Him. Raise your hands, as is the custom when making dua, and pour your heart into this supplication.

Virtues & Benefits

This verse, revealed in the context of Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) and his people facing their formidable enemy, is a profound supplication for inner fortitude and divine assistance. When we seek Allah's forgiveness, we are often engaged in a spiritual battle against our own lower selves and the whispers of Shaytan. This dua equips us by asking for the essential ingredients for this struggle: * **Patience (Sabr):** The ability to endure the challenges of leaving sins, resisting temptation, and continuing in obedience to Allah, even when it's difficult. * **Steadfastness:** The strength to remain firm on the path of righteousness, not wavering under pressure or doubt. * **Divine Victory:** The ultimate assurance that with Allah's help, we can overcome our weaknesses and the forces that try to lead us astray.

Source & Authentication

QuranAl-Baqarah 2:250
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