ุฑูุจููููุง ููุง ุชูุฌูุนูููููุง ู ูุนู ุงููููููู ู ุงูุธููุงููู ูููู
Our Lord, do not place us among the wrongdoing people.
Rabbana la taj'alna ma'al-qawm-idh-dhalimin
When to Read
This powerful plea is for all times. We can recite it especially when we witness injustice, or when we feel tempted to compromise our values. It's a way to actively distance ourselves from those who transgress Allah's limits, asking Him to keep us firm on the straight path and away from any association with wrongdoing, whether through action or inaction. It serves as a constant reminder to check our own intentions and actions, ensuring we are not inadvertently aligning ourselves with those who are astray.
How to Read
Recite this verse with sincerity and deep reflection, understanding its profound meaning. Call upon Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) directly, acknowledging His Lordship ('Rabbana'). Picture the consequences of associating with wrongdoing โ how it can weigh us down in this life and the next. Focus on the desire to be counted among the righteous and those who uphold justice. It's a humble supplication, asking for protection and guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct supplication from the Quran, given to us by Allah Himself through the mouths of the People of the Book who recognized the truth. By reciting it, we align our hearts and tongues with divine guidance. It's a declaration of our commitment to righteousness and our abhorrence of injustice. It also serves as a shield, seeking Allah's protection from being caught in the consequences of the oppressors' actions. Furthermore, it fosters a sense of responsibility to stand against injustice and to actively seek the company of the righteous, as the Quran states, 'And stay yourself with those who call on their Lord morning and evening, seeking His Face. And let not your eyes pass beyond them, desiring the attractions of this worldly life...' (Al-Kahf 18:28).