ุฑูุจููููุง ููุงุฌูุนูููููุง ู ูุณูููู ููููู ูููู ููู ูู ุฐูุฑูููููุชูููุง ุฃูู ููุฉู ู ููุณูููู ูุฉู ููููู ููุฃูุฑูููุง ู ูููุงุณูููููุง ููุชูุจู ุนูููููููุข ุฅูููููู ุฃููุชู ุงูุชูููููุงุจู ุงูุฑููุญููู ู
Our Lord, and make us submitters to You and [make] from our offspring a community submitters to You. And show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.
Rabbana waj'alna muslimayni laka wa min dhurriyyatina ummatan muslimatan laka wa arina manasikana wa tub 'alayna. Innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Raheem.
When to Read
This powerful dua, uttered by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and his son Ismail (peace be upon him), is perfect for reciting when embarking on any endeavor to build or strengthen your local community, a family gathering, or any group project aimed at fostering unity. Recite it individually or collectively, especially during times of division or when seeking to establish a cohesive and supportive environment.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. Understand the depth of the supplication: asking Allah to make us, and our descendants, devoted Muslims, and to guide us in performing acts of worship correctly. Raise your hands in supplication as was the practice of the Prophet ๏ทบ when making dua. Focus on the meaning and feel the plea for Allah's acceptance and mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah beautifully encapsulates the desire for righteous progeny and a community that remains steadfast in Islam. It's a comprehensive prayer for personal submission to Allah, the establishment of a righteous community that follows in the footsteps of the believers, and guidance in worship. The mention of Allah being 'Al-Tawwab' (The Accepting of Repentance) and 'Ar-Raheem' (The Merciful) highlights His willingness to accept sincere supplications and shower His mercy upon us, especially when we strive to do good and maintain unity.