رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Our Lord, and make us submitters to You and from our descendants a community of submitters to You. And show us our rites and turn to us in mercy. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.
Rabbana waj'alna muslimayni laka wa min dhurriy'atina ummatan muslimatan laka wa arina manasikana wa tub 'alayna. Innaka antal-Tawwabur-Raheem.
When to Read
This profound supplication is made by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and Prophet Ismail (peace be upon him) as they were raising the foundations of the Ka'bah. It is a beautiful dua for anyone seeking to purify their intentions, strengthen their submission to Allah, and ask for guidance in performing acts of worship correctly. Reciting it is especially poignant when reflecting on the essence of Islam as total submission to Allah, or when seeking clarity in one's spiritual journey and the performance of religious duties. It’s a prayer for personal devotion and the legacy of faith within one's family.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Reflect on each word: asking Allah to make you and your descendants submitters (Muslims), to show you the ways of worship ('manasikana' - rites, rituals, ways of worship), and to accept your repentance ('tub 'alayna'). It's a comprehensive request for guidance, mercy, and acceptance in all aspects of your relationship with Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a complete worldview and a life's purpose focused on Allah's pleasure. * **Submission to Allah:** It signifies a deep yearning for complete surrender to Allah's will, both personally and for one's progeny. * **Guidance in Worship:** Asking Allah to 'show us our rites' is a request for understanding and correctly performing the acts of devotion that please Him. * **Mercy and Acceptance:** Seeking Allah's mercy and acceptance of repentance acknowledges our human shortcomings while holding onto hope in His infinite compassion. * **Spiritual Legacy:** Praying for a submissive community among descendants highlights the importance of ensuring the continuation of faith and good deeds for generations.