Dua & Sunnah

Prophet Sulayman's Dua for Gratitude and Kingdom

Quranic Duas
QuranAl-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 company of] Your righteous servants.

Rรกbbi awzi'nฤซ an ashkura ni'matakallatฤซ an'amta 'alayya wa 'alฤ wฤlidayya wa an a'mala แนฃฤliแธฅan tarแธฤhu wa adkhilnฤซ bi-raแธฅmatika fฤซ 'ibฤdik-aแนฃ-แนฃฤliแธฅฤซn

When to Read

This powerful dua, uttered by Prophet Sulayman (peace be upon him), is perfect for recitation when reflecting on Allah's blessings in your life. It's particularly fitting when you feel overwhelmed by gratitude, or when you wish to ask Allah to help you use His favors in ways that please Him. Recite it after significant blessings, during times of reflection, or simply as a regular part of your supplications to maintain a state of thankfulness.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart, understanding each word's profound meaning. Focus on the request for Allah's help in *being* grateful, not just feeling it. This involves actively recognizing His blessings and using them in righteous deeds. Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu) if possible, and face the Qiblah as a sign of respect, though the sincerity of your supplication is paramount.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua encapsulates a complete spiritual outlook: recognizing blessings, expressing gratitude, performing righteous deeds, and seeking Allah's mercy for righteous company. Prophet Sulayman (peace be upon him), despite his immense kingdom and wisdom, turned to Allah with humility, asking for the ability to be thankful and righteous. This teaches us that true success lies not just in receiving blessings, but in acknowledging the Giver and using those blessings in accordance with His will. It's a comprehensive prayer for spiritual well-being and contentment, asking for the strength to remain on the straight path.

Source & Authentication

QuranAl-Naml 27:19
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