رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
سورہ ابراہیم (14:40-41)
Urdu Translation
“اے میرے رب، مجھے نماز قائم کرنے والا بنا، اور میری اولاد میں سے بھی۔ اے ہمارے رب اور میری دعا قبول فرما۔ اے ہمارے رب مجھے اور میرے ماں باپ کو اور مومنوں کو اس دن بخش دے جس دن حساب قائم ہو گا۔”
When and Where to Recite
When to Recite:
There is no specific time prescribed for reciting this dua. However, it is suitable to recite:
- After prayers (Salah).
- During private supplication (Dua), especially in the morning and evening.
- During special times (e.g., after obligatory prayers, during Tahajjud, or on Fridays).
Where to Recite:
This dua can be recited anywhere.
How Much:
The Quran and Hadith do not mention a specific number for reciting this dua. It can be recited as often as you feel necessary or as part of regular daily supplications.
Note: The dua is not obligatory but a Sunnah.
Background
This dua is from the Quran (Surah Ibrahim: Ayah 40-41). It was made by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham, peace be upon him). He prayed to Allah for himself, his descendants, and all believers, asking Allah to help him and his family establish prayers and seek forgiveness for all believers.
Prophet Ibrahim’s focus on prayer (Salah) highlights its importance in maintaining a connection with Allah and fulfilling the purpose of life.
Hadith / Quranic Reference
Quranic Reference:
The dua is explicitly mentioned in the Quran in Surah Ibrahim (14:40-41).
Hadith Reference:
There is no direct Hadith linked to the specific recitation of this dua. However, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of:
- Making dua for oneself, family, and all believers.
- Asking for help to establish prayer (e.g., Hadith: “The first thing a person will be called to account for on the Day of Judgment is prayer…” – Sunan Abu Dawood, 864).
