اللَّهُمَّ أَنْجِزْ لِي مَا وَعَدْتَنِي، اللَّهُمَّ آتِنِي مَا وَعَدْتَنِي، اللَّهُمَّ إِنْ تَهْلِكْ هَذِهِ الْعِصَابَةَ مِنْ أَهْلِ الإِسْلامِ لا تُعْبَدْ فِي الأَرْضِ
O Allah, fulfill for me what You have promised me. O Allah, give me what You have promised me. O Allah, if this band of Muslims perishes, You will not be worshipped on earth.
Allahumma anjiz li ma wa'adtani, Allahumma atini ma wa'adtani, Allahumma in tahlik hadhihil-'isabata min ahlil-Islam la tu'bad fil-ard.
When to Read
This dua was a moment of profound reliance on Allah during an existential crisis for the nascent Muslim community. While the exact wording is tied to the specific circumstances of Badr, the spirit of the dua – pleading for divine help when facing overwhelming odds and for the preservation of Islam – is relevant in times of extreme difficulty, oppression, or when the future of the deen feels uncertain. It's a reminder to turn to Allah with heartfelt supplication when facing critical junctures.
How to Read
The Prophet ﷺ made this dua with intense earnestness, raising his hands and continuing his supplication until his chest became bare. This indicates the need for sincerity, heartfelt concentration (khushu'), and a deep sense of humility and dependence on Allah when reciting it. It's not a casual utterance, but a plea born from deep conviction and the gravity of the situation.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies ultimate tawakkul (reliance on Allah) and the profound love for Islam that the Prophet ﷺ possessed. It highlights the importance of praying for the ummah's survival and the continued worship of Allah, even when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. It teaches us that in moments of extreme duress, our focus should be on Allah's promise and the ultimate triumph of His deen, seeking His aid to overcome the crisis.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Abu Jahl said: 'O Allah, if this is the truth from You, then rain stones upon us from the sky or bring upon us a painful punishment.' (It was about this that the verse was revealed): 'And \[remember when they said], 'O Allah, if this should be the truth from You, then rain down upon us stones from the sky or bring us a painful punishment.' (Al-Anfal 8:32). And the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'O Allah, fulfill for me what You have promised me. O Allah, give me what You have promised me. O Allah, if this band of Muslims perishes, You will not be worshipped on earth.' He said: 'He (the Messenger of Allah ﷺ) kept on calling upon his Lord, raising his hands, until his shoulder-cloth fell down. Then Abu Bakr came to him and clasped his shoulders, and he turned away from him. Then he came to him again and clasped his shoulders, and he turned away from him. Then he came to him again and clasped his shoulders, and he turned away from him. Then the Messenger of Allah ﷺ came out to the people, and Abu Jahl was struck by Allah's punishment that He inflicted upon them on the Day of Badr.'