رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ وَأَدْخِلْنِي بِرَحْمَتِكَ فِي عِبَادِكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
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 awzini an ashkura ni'matakallati an'amta 'alayya wa 'ala walidayya wa an a'mala salihan tarkadahu wa adkhilni bi-rahmatika fi 'ibadik as-salihin.
When to Read
This profound dua, uttered by the People of the Cave in the Quran, is a powerful supplication for anyone seeking to cultivate deep gratitude. It's perfect to recite after completing a significant task, after overcoming a challenge, or simply as a daily affirmation to acknowledge Allah's blessings. You can make it a regular part of your morning or evening remembrance, or whenever you feel a surge of appreciation for what Allah has given you and your family.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heart full of humility. Focus on the meaning of each word, recognizing your dependence on Allah for the ability to be grateful and to do good deeds. It's beautiful to make this supplication specifically after noticing a new blessing or a significant provision from Allah. Remember to include your parents in your dua, as the verse itself instructs, showing care for those who brought you into this world.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse encapsulates a complete state of being for a believer: acknowledging Allah's favors, striving for righteous deeds that please Him, and seeking His mercy to be among the righteous. By reciting this, you are asking Allah to grant you the *ability* (tawfiq) to be grateful, which is a higher level of gratitude than mere outward acknowledgment. It also connects your gratitude to action – doing deeds that earn Allah's pleasure – and ultimately asks for inclusion in the company of the righteous, both in this life and the Hereafter. The Quran itself highlights this dua as the prayer of those who turned to Allah with sincere faith.