ุฑูุจููููุง ููุง ุชูุฌูุนูููููุง ู ูุนู ุงููููููู ู ุงูุธููุงููู ูููู
Our Lord, do not place us among the wrongdoing people.
Rabbana la taj'alna ma'a al-qawmidh-dhalimin
When to Read
This powerful supplication from the Qur'an is a timeless plea for divine protection against associating with or being among those who transgress Allah's boundaries. We can recite it anytime we fear being drawn into unrighteous paths, especially when we witness or are tempted by injustice, oppression, or heedlessness. It's particularly poignant when facing situations where integrity is tested, urging us to actively distance ourselves from wrongdoing and seek Allah's companionship only with the righteous.
How to Read
This ayah is a direct supplication, an earnest request from the heart to our Creator. It's best recited with sincerity and a deep understanding of its meaning. When we utter these words, we are actively disavowing any association with injustice and seeking Allah's safeguarding grace. Imagine yourself in the scenario described in the verses preceding this ayah, where the people of the Foot of the Elevated Place are looking towards the people of the Fire. This dua is their plea, and it can be ours too, when we see the consequences of injustice and want to ensure we are far from such a fate. Focus on the feeling of seeking refuge and the resolve to remain on the straight path.
Virtues & Benefits
The primary benefit of reciting this ayah as a dua is seeking Allah's protection from being counted among or aligned with the wrongdoers (dhalimin). The Quran itself tells us the story of the People of the Elevated Place (ashab al-a'raf) who, while not entering Hellfire, are observing it. Their dua reflects a deep awareness of the terrible fate of the unjust and a fervent prayer to be spared from it. By internalizing and reciting this dua, we train our hearts to actively reject injustice and seek Allah's company only with those who are pleasing to Him. It fosters a sense of responsibility for our own path and our associations, reminding us that even if we are not actively committing sins, being in the company of those who do can lead to detrimental consequences.