Rabbana Dua #10: Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana dhunoobana wa qina 'adhaban-nar.
Supplication of Al-Muttaqoon (The God-Conscious Believers) recorded in the Holy Quran. Discover the sacred Arabic text, authentic Kanzul Iman translation, spiritual commentary, and daily recitation virtues.
رَبَّنَا إِنَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
“Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana dhunoobana wa qina 'adhaban-nar.”
اے ہمارے رب! ہم ایمان لائے پس ہمارے گناہ بخش دے اور ہمیں دوزخ کے عذاب سے بچا۔
“Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
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Quranic Context & Revelation (شانِ نزول)
Historical circumstance and prophetic supplication
Surah Al-Imran (3:16). Describes the noble servants of Allah who spend their lives in devotion, fasting, charity, and seeking forgiveness at dawn. They use their Iman as a means (Waseelah) to beg for pardon and salvation from the Fire.
Spiritual Wisdom & Theological Insights (تفسیری فوائد)
Key lessons extracted by classical Sunni commentators
Using Faith as Waseelah: 'We have believed, so forgive us' demonstrates that sincere faith is the greatest avenue to draw divine forgiveness.
Continuous Fear of Jahannam: Even the most pious servants never assume salvation; they persistently plead for protection from the Fire.
Dawn Istighfar: Contextually linked with those who seek forgiveness in the early hours before dawn (Mustaghfireena bil-ashar).
Spiritual Virtues & Documented Blessings (فضائل و برکات)
Hadith citations and spiritual rewards of regular recitation
Brings expiation for accumulated sins and missteps.
Fosters genuine Taqwa (God-consciousness) and softens hardened hearts.
Erects a spiritual barrier against the fire of Jahannam.
Prescribed Times & Recitation Etiquettes (وظیفہ اور اوقات)
Optimal times to invoke this prayer in daily life
Recite 7 times in Tahajjud
- During the pre-dawn hours (Sahar) before Fajr
- After finishing voluntary (Nawafil) prayers
- While preparing for fasting
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding Rabbana Dua #10
Why is this prayer linked to the time of Sahar?
Surah Al-Imran verse 17 specifically praises those who recite this prayer as 'those who seek forgiveness before dawn' (Al-Mustaghfireena bil-ashar).
Can I use my faith as a means of supplication?
Yes, this verse is a prime Quranic evidence for Tawassul through righteous deeds and faith (Tawassul bil-A'mal as-Salihah).
What is the core message of this Dua?
Acknowledging belief in Allah and recognizing that forgiveness and safety from Hell are the greatest priorities of the soul.
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رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we forget or make a mistake.
رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا
Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us.
رَّبَّنَا إِنَّنَا سَمِعْنَا مُنَادِيًا يُنَادِي لِلْإِيمَانِ أَنْ آمِنُوا بِرَبِّكُمْ فَآمَنَّا ۚ رَبَّنَا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَكَفِّرْ عَنَّا سَيِّئَاتِنَا وَتَوَفَّنَا مَعَ الْأَبْرَارِ
Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith, [saying], 'Believe in your Lord,' and we have believed. Our Lord, so forgive us our sins and remove from us our misdeeds and cause us to die with the righteous.
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