Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Protection from Being a Trial: Rabbana la taj-alna fitnatan lil-qawm

Quranic Duas
QuranQuran 10:85

ุฑูŽุจู‘ูŽู†ูŽุง ู„ูŽุง ุชูŽุฌู’ุนูŽู„ู’ู†ูŽุง ููุชู’ู†ูŽุฉู‹ ู„ู‘ูู„ู’ู‚ูŽูˆู’ู…ู ุงู„ุธู‘ูŽุงู„ูู…ููŠู†ูŽ

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Our Lord, do not make us a trial for the wrongdoing people.

Rabbana la taj'alna fitnatan lil-qawmiz-zalimin

When to Read

This powerful supplication is made by the Prophet Musa (Moses), peace be upon him, as recorded in Surah Yunus. It's a plea to Allah to protect us from becoming a source of trial or persecution for oppressive people. We can recite this dua when we feel vulnerable to injustice, or when we see oppressive forces gaining strength. It's a reminder that our faith and our lives can be tested, and we must seek Allah's protection from being tested *through* the oppression of others, or worse, becoming a means for their continued wrongdoing.

How to Read

This verse is part of the Quran, so it should be recited with reverence and purity. It's a deep plea from the heart, acknowledging our reliance on Allah for protection. It's best recited with sincere intention and focus, perhaps after completing a prayer or during times of reflection and supplication.

Virtues & Benefits

The primary benefit of reciting this dua is seeking Allah's protection from becoming a source of trial or persecution for those who are unjust. It's also a way of aligning ourselves with the supplications of the Prophets, seeking refuge in Allah's mercy and power. By making this dua, we acknowledge that our strength and safety ultimately come from Him, and we are shielded from the machinations of wrongdoers. It fosters humility and dependence on our Creator.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 10:85
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