Dua & Sunnah

Prophet Sulayman's Dua for Gratitude and Kingdom

Quranic Duas
QuranAn-Naml 27:19

ุฑูŽุจูู‘ ุฃูŽูˆู’ุฒูุนู’ู†ููŠ ุฃูŽู†ู’ ุฃูŽุดู’ูƒูุฑูŽ ู†ูุนู’ู…ูŽุชูŽูƒูŽ ุงู„ูŽู‘ุชููŠ ุฃูŽู†ู’ุนูŽู…ู’ุชูŽ ุนูŽู„ูŽูŠูŽู‘ ูˆูŽุนูŽู„ูŽู‰ูฐ ูˆูŽุงู„ูุฏูŽูŠูŽู‘ ูˆูŽุฃูŽู†ู’ ุฃูŽุนู’ู…ูŽู„ูŽ ุตูŽุงู„ูุญู‹ุง ุชูŽุฑู’ุถูŽุงู‡ู ูˆูŽุฃูŽุฏู’ุฎูู„ู’ู†ููŠ ุจูุฑูŽุญู’ู…ูŽุชููƒูŽ ูููŠ ุนูุจูŽุงุฏููƒูŽ ุงู„ุตูŽู‘ุงู„ูุญููŠู†ูŽ

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My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants.

*Rabbi awzi'ni an ashkura ni'matakallati an'amta 'alayya wa 'ala walidayya wa an a'mala salihan tardahu wa adkhilni bi-rahmatika fi 'ibadik as-salihin*

When to Read

This beautiful dua is a profound expression of gratitude and a sincere plea for acceptance. It's perfect for recitation anytime you feel overwhelmed by Allah's blessings, large or small. Use it particularly when reflecting on your life, your family's well-being, or when seeking Allah's pleasure in your deeds. It's a powerful reminder to acknowledge the source of all good and to continuously strive for righteousness that pleases Him.

How to Read

Recite this dua with a sincere heart, focusing on the meaning of each word. Imagine Prophet Sulayman (peace be upon him) making this plea, acknowledging his immense kingdom and blessings, yet recognizing they all stem from Allah. Approach Allah with humility and earnestness, asking for His assistance in being thankful and in performing deeds that earn His satisfaction. This dua is a direct supplication from the Quran, so it carries immense weight and significance.

Virtues & Benefits

This Quranic dua encapsulates a comprehensive plea. It asks for the ability to be grateful for Allah's favors, not just on oneself but also for one's parents, acknowledging their role and seeking blessings for them too. It further requests guidance to perform righteous deeds that are pleasing to Allah, which is the ultimate goal of a believer. Finally, it implores Allah's mercy to be included among the righteous, signifying a desire for both worldly success and ultimate success in the Hereafter. It teaches us that true kingdom and success lie in gratitude and righteousness, facilitated by Allah's mercy.

Source & Authentication

QuranAn-Naml 27:19
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