رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Our Lord, and make us submitters to You and from our offspring a community submitting to You. And show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.
Rabbana waj'alna muslimayni laka wa min dhurriyyatina ummatan muslimatan lak, wa arina manasikana wa tub 'alayna, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Rahim.
When to Read
This powerful supplication from the Quran is ideal to recite during your daily prayers, especially in sujood (prostration) where dua is most likely to be accepted. It's also fitting to make this dua when reflecting on your family, your faith, and your commitment to living a life pleasing to Allah, particularly when seeking guidance for your children and their future.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart, focusing on the meaning behind each word. Imagine yourself and your descendants submitting wholeheartedly to Allah. Raise your hands as you would for other duas, showing your earnestness. Reflect on the blessings of Islam and the profound responsibility we have to nurture righteous offspring.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse encapsulates a profound request for personal submission to Allah and the continuation of that submission through one's lineage. It's a comprehensive plea that touches upon spiritual devotion, family well-being, and divine guidance. By asking Allah to show us our 'rites' (manasikana), we are seeking clarity and understanding in practicing our faith. The request for repentance ('tub 'alayna') acknowledges our human fallibility and our constant need for Allah's mercy. This dua is a cornerstone for those who desire a legacy of faith and righteousness.