Rabbana Dua #24: Rabbi innee a'oodhu bika an as'alaka ma laysa lee bihee 'ilm
Supplication of Sayyiduna Nuh (peace be upon him) recorded in the Holy Quran. Discover the sacred Arabic text, authentic Kanzul Iman translation, spiritual commentary, and daily recitation virtues.
رَبِّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَسْأَلَكَ مَا لَيْسَ لِي بِهِ عِلْمٌ ۖ وَإِلَّا تَغْفِرْ لِي وَتَرْحَمْنِي أَكُن مِّنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
“Rabbi innee a'oodhu bika an as'alaka ma laysa lee bihee 'ilm, wa illa taghfir lee wa tarhamnee akum-minal-khasireen.”
اے میرے رب! میں تیری پناہ مانگتا ہوں اس بات سے کہ تجھ سے وہ مانگوں جس کا مجھے علم نہیں، اور اگر تو نے مجھے نہ بخشا اور مجھ پر رحم نہ فرمایا تو میں نقصان پانے والوں میں سے ہو جاؤں گا۔
“My Lord, I seek refuge in You from asking that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have mercy upon me, I will be among the losers.”
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Quranic Context & Revelation (شانِ نزول)
Historical circumstance and prophetic supplication
Surah Hud (11:47). Uttered in supreme humility after the flood when questioning his son's fate.
Spiritual Wisdom & Theological Insights (تفسیری فوائد)
Key lessons extracted by classical Sunni commentators
Core Lesson of Tawheed: Rooted in the majestic reality of forgiveness & mercy, affirming that all power belongs to Allah alone.
The Prophetic Etiquette: Invoking Allah by His nurturing title 'Rabb' acknowledges our total dependency on Divine benevolence.
Exegesis from Tafsir Sirat-ul-Jinan: Highlights how this supplication cleanses the human heart and elevates spiritual ranks in the court of Allah.
Spiritual Virtues & Documented Blessings (فضائل و برکات)
Hadith citations and spiritual rewards of regular recitation
Refuge from speaking without knowledge and seeking divine mercy against ruin.
Instills deep serenity, certainty (Yaqeen), and reliance upon Allah's divine decree.
A source of immense barakah in daily affairs, family life, and spiritual devotions.
Prescribed Times & Recitation Etiquettes (وظیفہ اور اوقات)
Optimal times to invoke this prayer in daily life
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- In the final sitting of daily Salah or during voluntary Tahajjud
- During times of spiritual need, trial, or decision-making
- In morning and evening remembrance (Dhikr)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding Rabbana Dua #24
Who originally made this supplication?
This prayer was made by Sayyiduna Nuh (peace be upon him), recorded permanently in the Holy Quran as a timeless guide for believers.
What is the primary spiritual benefit of this Dua?
It focuses on forgiveness & mercy, specifically: Refuge from speaking without knowledge and seeking divine mercy against ruin.
Can I recite this Dua in personal prayers?
Yes, reciting Quranic prayers in personal supplications, especially after obligatory prayers or in the last third of the night, is highly meritorious.
Rabbana la taj'alna fitnatal-lil-qawmiz-zalimeen, wa najjina bi-rahmatika minal-qawmil-kafireen.
Rabbana innaka ta'lamu ma nukhfee wa ma nu'lin, wa ma yakhfa 'alallahi min shay'in fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'.
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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.
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.
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