Rabbana Dua #2: Rabbana waj'alna muslimayni laka wa min dhurriyyatina ummatam-muslimatal-lak
Supplication of Sayyiduna Ibrahim & Sayyiduna Ismail (peace be upon them) recorded in the Holy Quran. Discover the sacred Arabic text, authentic Kanzul Iman translation, spiritual commentary, and daily recitation virtues.
رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
“Rabbana waj'alna muslimayni laka wa min dhurriyyatina ummatam-muslimatal-lak, wa arina manasikana wa tub 'alayna, innaka antat-Tawwabur-Raheem.”
اے ہمارے رب! ہمیں اپنا فرمانبردار بنا اور ہماری اولاد میں سے ایک امت ایسی بنا جو تیری اطاعت گزار ہو، اور ہمیں ہمارے حج کے طریقے سکھا اور ہماری توبہ قبول فرما، بیشک تو ہی بہت توبہ قبول فرمانے والا، نہایت مہربان ہے۔
“Our Lord, make us both submissive to You, and from our descendants a nation submissive to You. Show us our rites of worship and accept our repentance. Truly, You are the Accepter of Repentance, the Most Merciful.”
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Quranic Context & Revelation (شانِ نزول)
Historical circumstance and prophetic supplication
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:128). The continuation of the Ka'bah prayer. Sayyiduna Ibrahim prayed for lifelong submission for himself and his son, and for a perpetual Muslim Ummah from his progeny, culminating in the birth of the final Messenger Muhammad ﷺ.
Spiritual Wisdom & Theological Insights (تفسیری فوائد)
Key lessons extracted by classical Sunni commentators
Generational Safeguarding: A believer's concern extends beyond personal piety to the spiritual and moral destiny of their descendants.
Divine Instruction in Worship: 'Arina manasikana' affirms that acts of worship must follow Divine guidance, not human innovation.
Constant Need for Repentance: Even infallible Prophets perpetually engage in Tawbah to ascend stations of divine nearness.
Spiritual Virtues & Documented Blessings (فضائل و برکات)
Hadith citations and spiritual rewards of regular recitation
The premier Quranic prayer for righteous, pious, and obedient children.
Protects family lineages from drifting into disbelief or moral corruption.
Opens the gates of sincere repentance and divine reconciliation.
Prescribed Times & Recitation Etiquettes (وظیفہ اور اوقات)
Optimal times to invoke this prayer in daily life
Recite 7 times daily
- During Tahajjud or late night prayers
- After Fajr and Maghrib daily
- When making intentions for family and children
- While visiting Makkah Mukarramah and Madinah Munawwarah
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding Rabbana Dua #2
Why is this Dua recommended for parents?
Because Sayyiduna Ibrahim specifically supplicated for his descendants to remain an 'Ummatan Muslimah' (a community devoted to Allah), making it the ultimate parental prayer for generational guidance.
What does At-Tawwabur-Raheem mean?
At-Tawwab signifies the One who repeatedly turns in mercy to accept repentance, while Ar-Raheem signifies His everlasting, compassionate benevolence towards believers.
Who was the ultimate answer to this supplication?
The Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: 'I am the prayer of my father Ibrahim and the glad tidings of Isa' (Musnad Ahmad).
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رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.
رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ
My Lord, do not leave me alone [with no heir], while You are the best of inheritors.
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