رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [also] from my offspring. Our Lord, and accept [my] supplication.
Rabbij'alni muqeemus-salati wa min dhurriyyati, Rabbana wa taqabbal du'a.
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite during your daily prayers, especially after completing your obligatory salah, or at any time you feel the need to strengthen your connection with Allah and seek His help in building positive interactions. It's particularly relevant when you are about to engage in interactions with non-Muslims or wish to foster better understanding and goodwill.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning. Understand that cultivating positive relationships stems from pleasing Allah first. Ensure your prayer is focused and your intention is pure. Raising your hands is also a recommended etiquette when making dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse from Surah Ibrahim is a powerful supplication made by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). By reciting it, you are essentially asking Allah to grant you the ability to be steadfast in your own practice of Islam and to have righteous offspring. This internal strength and connection to Allah are foundational for exhibiting good character and conduct towards everyone, including non-Muslims, as per Islamic teachings. Allah mentions in the Quran: "And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out. And will provide for him from where he does not expect." (Surah At-Talaq 65:2-3). When we strive to be righteous and seek Allah's help, He facilitates our affairs and guides our interactions.