رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
"Our Lord, and make us Muslims [in submission] to You and from our offspring a Muslim 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 laka wa arina manasikana wa tub 'alayna, innaka antal-Tawwabur-Raheem.*
When to Read
This powerful dua, offered by our father Ibrahim (peace be upon him), is perfect for recitation at any time, especially when seeking to strengthen your intention and sincerity in your worship and obedience to Allah. It's particularly relevant when starting new endeavors, facing spiritual challenges, or when praying for your family's guidance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full concentration and conviction, reflecting on the profound request for submission and the sincerity of intention. Visualize yourself and your descendants submitting fully to Allah. Raising your hands during supplication is a sunnah, and directing your heart towards Allah with humility and hope for His mercy is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies the essence of a true believer's plea: not just personal submission, but the continuation of that legacy through one's offspring. It highlights the importance of purity of intention ('sincerity') and the seeking of Allah's guidance in all matters of worship ('rites'). Allah describes Himself as the 'Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful' right after this verse, emphasizing His willingness to respond to sincere pleas.