ุฑูุจูู ุฅููููู ูููููู ุงููุนูุธูู ู ู ููููู ููุงุดูุชูุนููู ุงูุฑููุฃูุณู ุดูููุจูุง ููููู ู ุฃูููู ุจูุฏูุนูุงุฆููู ุฑูุจูู ุดููููููุง
My Lord, indeed my bones have become weak, and my hair has turned white, and I have never been unblessed in my invocation to You, my Lord.
Rabbi inni wahana al-adhmu minni washta'ala ar-ra'su shayba, wa lam akun bidu'aika Rabbi shaqiyya
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited by Prophet Zakariyyah (peace be upon him) when he felt the physical frailties of old age creeping in, coupled with his earnest desire for righteous offspring. We can turn to this dua when we feel our own physical strength waning, or when we are facing a time of personal challenge and need to renew our reliance on Allah. It's particularly poignant when seeking children, or seeking divine support to overcome any difficulty that makes us feel vulnerable.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and a deep understanding of its meaning. It's a plea born from a heart that acknowledges its limitations while holding steadfast to hope in Allah's mercy. Focus on the feeling of reliance and submission as you utter these words, just as Prophet Zakariyyah (peace be upon him) did. There is no specific number prescribed, but reciting it consistently, especially during times of need or reflection, can be highly beneficial.
Virtues & Benefits
The primary benefit of reciting this dua is the connection it fosters with Allah's mercy and power, even in our moments of weakness. Prophet Zakariyyah (peace be upon him) followed this plea by asking for a successor who would inherit from him and the family of Ya'qub (peace be upon them), and Allah granted him a son, Yahya (John), in his old age. It reminds us that Allah hears our calls, especially when they come from a place of sincere need and faith. The ayah itself teaches us that even in the face of physical decline, our connection with Allah through dua can be a source of immense blessing and fulfillment, proving we are never truly 'unblessed' when we turn to Him.