Dua & Sunnah

Rabbi Awzi'ni an Ashkura Ni'matak: A Prayer for Gratitude

Quranic Duas
QuranAl-Naml 27:19

ุฑูŽู‘ุจูู‘ ุ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.

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 profound prayer, uttered by Prophet Sulaiman (peace be upon him) in the Quran, is suitable for recitation at any time. It's particularly poignant when reflecting on Allah's blessings, whether in moments of ease or difficulty, as a way to acknowledge His continuous favors and seek His help to remain grateful and righteous.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere intention and a present heart. Understand the meaning behind each word: acknowledging Allah's blessings, seeking help to show gratitude for oneself and family, striving for good deeds, and asking for entry into Paradise with the righteous. It's a plea from the heart, asking Allah to guide and enable you to fulfill these aspirations.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a direct supplication taught by Allah Himself through Prophet Sulaiman (peace be upon him). Its benefits lie in: 1. **Cultivating Gratitude:** It actively prompts us to remember and appreciate Allah's blessings, which is a key aspect of faith. 2. **Seeking Divine Assistance:** It acknowledges that true gratitude and righteous deeds are only possible with Allah's help ('awzi'ni' - enable me). 3. **Family Well-being:** It includes prayers for one's parents, highlighting the importance of family in Islam. 4. **Striving for Righteousness:** It encompasses the desire to perform deeds that please Allah. 5. **Seeking Entry to Paradise:** It culminates in asking for admission into the company of the righteous in Jannah.

Source & Authentication

QuranAl-Naml 27:19
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