Rabbana Dua #5: Rabbana la tu'akhidhna in-naseena aw akhta'na.
Supplication of The Believers (Gift of the Mir'aj) recorded in the Holy Quran. Discover the sacred Arabic text, authentic Kanzul Iman translation, spiritual commentary, and daily recitation virtues.
رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا
“Rabbana la tu'akhidhna in-naseena aw akhta'na.”
اے ہمارے رب! ہماری گرفت نہ فرما اگر ہم بھولیں یا خطا کریں۔
“Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we forget or make a mistake.”
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Quranic Context & Revelation (شانِ نزول)
Historical circumstance and prophetic supplication
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286). Revealed as part of the closing verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, bestowed upon the Prophet ﷺ during the Mir'aj without an angel mediator. It asks Allah not to hold us accountable for unintentional mistakes or forgetfulness.
Spiritual Wisdom & Theological Insights (تفسیری فوائد)
Key lessons extracted by classical Sunni commentators
Divine Clemency for the Ummah: Previous nations were held accountable for forgetfulness and honest mistakes; this Ummah is granted special pardon.
Acknowledgment of Human Frailty: Man is forgetful (Nasi) by nature; recognizing this humility invites divine pardon.
Sahih Muslim Hadith: Upon each petition of this Dua, Allah Almighty states: 'I have done so' (Qad fa'alt).
Spiritual Virtues & Documented Blessings (فضائل و برکات)
Hadith citations and spiritual rewards of regular recitation
Reciting the last two verses of Al-Baqarah at night protects a person against all evil (Sahih Bukhari #5009).
Alleviates guilt and anxiety stemming from involuntary oversights.
Guarantees Divine protection throughout the night.
Prescribed Times & Recitation Etiquettes (وظیفہ اور اوقات)
Optimal times to invoke this prayer in daily life
Recite 3 times or read the final two verses of Al-Baqarah nightly
- Every evening before sleeping
- After committing an inadvertent error or feeling remorse
- During Isha Salah sunnah and witr prayers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding Rabbana Dua #5
What is the virtue of the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah?
The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will suffice him against all harm' (Sahih Bukhari).
Does this cover intentional sins?
This verse specifically excuses forgetfulness and unintended mistakes; intentional sins require sincere repentance (Tawbah) and turning back to Allah.
When was this verse given to the Prophet ﷺ?
Directly during the Heavenly Ascension (Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj) as a divine gift to his Ummah.
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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.
رَبَّنَا إِنَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
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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