رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ ﴿١٢٧﴾ رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ ﴿١٢٨﴾
Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing. Our Lord, and make us [adherents of] Islam, submission to You, and [raise] among our descendants a community obedient to You. And show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.
Rabbana taqabbal minni, innaka antas-Samee'ul-Aleem. Rabbana waj'alnaa muslimayni laka wa min dhurriyyatinaa ummatan muslimatan laka wa arinaa manaasikanaa wa tub 'alaynaa, innaka antat-Tawwabur-Raheem.
When to Read
This powerful dua from Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) is a cornerstone for anyone seeking to purify their heart and ensure righteous offspring. It's particularly relevant when reflecting on the legacy we wish to leave behind, when building a family, or when seeking Allah's acceptance of our sincere efforts. Recite it during your daily prayers, especially after offering supplications, or at any time you feel the need to recommit to Allah and seek His guidance for yourself and your lineage.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and conviction, visualizing your heart becoming more receptive to Allah's guidance and your descendants upholding the faith. Understand the profound request being made: not just personal submission, but a continuous lineage devoted to Allah. The repetition of 'Rabbana' (Our Lord) emphasizes the deep personal connection and reliance on Allah, the Creator and Sustainer. It's a plea for acceptance, guidance, and mercy, reflecting the humility of a true servant.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for spiritual well-being and generational continuity in faith. By asking Allah to make them 'muslimayni laka' (two Muslims/submissive to You), and their descendants 'ummatan muslimatan laka' (a community submitting to You), Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) set a precedent for all believers to pray for righteous progeny. It highlights the importance of both personal adherence to Islam and the propagation of faith through one's lineage. The dua also encompasses seeking Allah's acceptance of our deeds ('Rabbana taqabbal minni') and guidance in performing acts of worship ('wa arinaa manaasikanaa'), alongside seeking forgiveness ('wa tub 'alaynaa').