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QUR’ANIC DU’AAS

The Panacea

Compiled by- Farrukh A. Kidwai

New Delhi, India

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Copyright © Farrukh A. Kidwai Email: farrukh_kidwai@hotmail.com Front Cover Picture – www.islamicsunrays.com Back Cover Picture- www.rt.com Book cover design by – Muhammad Kashif Future Graphics, New Delhi First Published 2012 Published by Farrukh Kidwai 40S, Sector 8, Jasola Vihar New Delhi - 110025

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Contents

Preface ............................................................................................................................................6

The Power of Dua ...........................................................................................................................7

Conditions for Acceptance of Dua ..............................................................................................9

Dua by Prophets .......................................................................................................................... 11

Sickness ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Anxiety, Depression, Tension, Stress, Emotional Pai n, Trauma, Loneliness ...................... 17

Tackling Fear/Phobia ............................................................................................................... 18

Old Age, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Back Pain ........................................................ 18

Patience/Sabr ............................................................................................................................... 19

Travelling ...................................................................................................................................... 19

Leaving a City or Travelling .................................................................................................... 19

After Arrival or de-boarding a Plane, Ship, Train, Car ..................................................... 20

Becoming Parents/Getting Pregnant ......................................................................................... 21

Already Pregnant/Expecting a child ...................................................................................... 23

Nervousness, Lack in confidence, Stammering /Before a Lecture/Sharpening memory ... 24

After Completion of Lecture ................................................................................................... 24

Before Studying ........................................................................................................................... 24

Sharpening Memory, Increase in Knowledge ....................................................................... 24

Seeking Spiritual Insight/Before Reading Quran ................................................................. 25

Seeking Protection from Evil ...................................................................................................... 27

Forgiveness .................................................................................................................................. 29

Forgiveness for Husband and Wife .................................................................................... 30

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Forgiveness for Women .............................................................................................................. 31

Needs and Desires ....................................................................................................................... 32

Achieving One’s Dream/Goal/Ambition ................................................................................. 32

Seeking Job, Financial Bounty, Promotion, Success ............................................................. 33

When in Financial Difficulties/Reducing Debt ...................................................................... 33

Seeking Rizq (Sustenance) ......................................................................................................... 34

Goodness of the World and Hereafter ....................................................................................... 35

Marriage ........................................................................................................................................ 36

Family ............................................................................................................................................ 37

Make Children Inclined toward Allah ..................................................................................... 38

Parents ................................................................................................................................... 38

Difficulty and Hardships ............................................................................................................. 39

Desperate Need of Help ........................................................................................................... 40

Seeking Allah’s Guidance on Siratal Mustaqeem (The way of Allah) ............................ 40

Confusion or Ambiguous Situation ........................................................................................... 42

Loss of Lives or Goods, Calamity or Tragedy ......................................................................... 42

Catastrophe (War, Flood, Earthquake ) .................................................................................. 43

Torture, Oppression, Insult, Abuse, Domestic Violen ce ......................................................... 43

Safety from Politics and Enemies .......................................................................................... 44

When Problem is Solved ............................................................................................................. 44

Soul (Nafs) Purification ............................................................................................................... 45

When Accused of Falsehood, Life and Honour is at St ake ................................................ 45

Seeking Humility and Safety against harm and Arroga nce ............................................ 46

Strengthening Iman (Faith) ......................................................................................................... 48

Holding to the Rope of Iman/ Remaining Steadfast ............................................................. 50

Salvation/Jannah ......................................................................................................................... 51

Thanking Allah ............................................................................................................................. 52

L’ENVOI ......................................................................................................................................... 54

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Preface

e begin with Allah’s blessed name. We praise and glorify Him as He ought to be

praised and glorified. And we pray for peace and for blessings on all His noble Prophets and

Messengers, and in particular on the last of them all, the blessed Prophet Muhammad

This book is a collection of over 100 supplications (DU’AAS) from the Qur’an. I’ve used

DU’AAS from only Qur’an as it is the best source to receive glad tiding from Allah and

tilawat - recitation of Qur’an is a wonderful form of worship.

In today’s fast paced world, one tends to get carried away with his daily routine. The

onslaught of materialism has driven many of us away from the real Islam. One of the

compelling reasons for writing this book is that I find the youth today tends to give up easily.

The ‘Jeans Jamaat’ has lost its Islam somewhere in ‘Facebook’ and ‘Youtube’. They live under

the notion that the solution to all the problems is available on ‘Google’. Thus, whenever they

are plagued with depression, stress, anxiety, debt and so on, they would not turn to Qur’an

for help irrespective of the fact that umpteen solutions are available in it. I’ve tried to cover a

general perspective with respect to the problems and any criticism and correction is welcome.

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The Power of Dua

ua is one of the finest forms of Ibadah. What might appear impossible to us is a piece of

cake for Allah. The below mentioned example and verse in the Qur’an is a corroboration

of this statement:

Once, a ten-year-old boy was praying feverishly in prostration, “O Allah, the Most Merciful, the

Magnificent, Make Aligarh (a small city in India) the capital of India…”

His mother overheard him and asked, “Why would you pray so, my son?” The boy answered,

“Well, Mama, we had a question in our final exam which asked, 'What is the capital of India?'

and I mistakenly put 'Aligarh' as my answer!"

Although we can laugh at the innocence of a child, his trust in his supplication to Allah and his

belief (Aqeedah) that his prayer will be heard is admirable; as a matter of fact, it is ideal. We

also should have that kind of trust, that Allah can do anything and only if we turn to Him our

pain will be neutralised and our problems will be resolved.

◌ وٱلله على كل شيء قدير

Wa Allāhu `Alaá Kulli Shay'in Qadīrun

Allah has power over all things. (Al-Imran, 3:29)

If Allah wants to get anything done, his command is ‘Kun-faya- Kun’- ‘Be and it is’.

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Thus, one must keep Faith, Hope and Patience in a bid for fulfillment of any supplication.

However, one must not make irrational and haram supplications.

Examples:

There is no dua to change your Musalla - Prayer Mat into Aladdin’s flying carpet.

There is no dua to get your childhood love back in your life.

Specially, the youth who relinquish to their problems should struggle and learn to persevere. I

once read a case where a young guy wrote on the internet:

Is there any 'dua' for maut (death) instead of attempting a suicide which I don't want to do as

Allah doesn't like it? There is a matter of 'izat' or character - so I want a natural death to save

me from tortured life.

Please let me know can I pray for my death? Is it allowed in Islam in order not to do a suicide

attempt?

Suicide is forbidden in Islam. Thus, it is in your best interest to refrain from making such

ludicrous supplications.

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Conditions for Acceptance of Dua

1. Abstain from committing Shirk (Polytheism). Thus, you are not permitted to ask from any

other god but Allah. This also does not leave any scope for horoscope, superstition,

blaming destiny, good fortune or ill fortune etc.

2. It is important to be sincere when making a dua. Make sure what you ask is not merely

from tongue, but you also desire from heart.

3. Also, one's food, drink, clothes and lifestyle should be Halal. One should avoid unlawful,

impious or forbidden sources or means of livelihood.

4. One must establish regular prayer and charity.

5. One must not give up on making dua if there is a delay in acceptance of dua or Allah

does not fulfill your dua. Below are the reasons which Allah states in the Qur’an:

It is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which

is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not. (Al-Baqarah, 2:216)

And "If Allah findeth any good in your hearts, He will give you something better than

what has been taken from you, and He will forgive you: for Allah is Oft- forgiving, Most

Merciful." (Al-Anfal, 8:70)

6. It is imperative to make a dua to Allah even if you have no need. You can always make a

dua for someone. If you don’t have a need, you should create one because:

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“When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close [to them]: I listen to the

prayer of every suppliant when he calleth on Me: Let them also, with a will, Listen to My

call, and believe in Me: That they may walk in the right way.” (Al-Baqarah, 2:186)

7. Before and after making dua, send blessing on our beloved Prophet Muhammad

(sallalahu ‘alaihi wa sallam ) by reciting Durood.

8. It is important to adhere to above guidelines, "Because Allah will never change the grace

which He hath bestowed on a people until they change what is in their [own] souls

(hearts): and verily Allah is He Who heareth and knoweth [all things]." (Al-Anfal, 8:53

& Al-Ra’d 13:11)

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Dua by Prophets

The first section consists of 7 Du’aas by different Prophets for seeking Allah’s Mercy,

Grace, Help, Forgiveness and Sustenance.

1. Prophet Suleiman/Solomon (‘alaihim al- Salām)

عمت على وعلى والدى وأن أعمل صالحا تـرضاه ◌ رب أوزعني أن أشكر نعمتك ٱلتي أنـ

Rabbi 'Awzi`nī 'An 'Ashkura Ni`mataka Allatī 'An`amta `Alayya Wa `Alaá Wa A-Dayya

Wa 'An 'A`mala Şāliĥāan Tarđāhu Wa 'Adkhilnī Biraĥmatika Fī `Ibādika Aş-Şāliĥīna

"O my Lord! so order me that I may be grateful for Thy favours, which thou hast

bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I may work the righteousness that will

please Thee: And admit me, by Thy Grace, to the ranks of Thy righteous Servants."(Al-

Naml, 27:19)

2. Prophet Nuh/Noah (‘alaihim al- Salām)

لى وتـرحمني أكن من ٱلخاسرين رب إني أعوذ بك أن أسألك ما ليس لى به علم وإال تـغفر

Rabbi 'Innī 'A`ūdhu Bika 'An 'As'alaka Mā Laysa Lī Bihi `Ilmun Wa 'Illā Taghfir Lī Wa

Tarĥamnī 'Akun Mina Al-Khāsirīna.

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"O my Lord! I do seek refuge with Thee, lest I ask Thee for that of which I have no

knowledge. And unless thou forgive me and have Mercy on me, I should indeed be

lost!"(Hud, 11:47)

ين إال رب ٱغفر لى ولوالدى ولمن دخل بـيتى مؤمنا وللمؤمنين وٱلمؤمنات وال تزد ٱلظالم

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Rabbi Aghfir Lī Wa Liwālidayya Wa Liman Dakhala Baytī Mu'umināan Wa Lilmu'uminīna

Wa Al-Mu'umināti Wa Lā Tazid Až-Žālimīna 'Illā Tabārāan

"O my Lord! Forgive me, my parents, all who enter my house in Faith, and [all]

believing men and believing women: and to the wrong-doers grant Thou no increase but

in perdition!"(Nuh, 71:28)

3. Prophet Ayub/Job (‘alaihim al- Salām)

◌ ربه أنى مسنى ٱلضر وأنت أرحم ٱلراحمين

Rabbahu 'Annī Massanī Ađ-Đurru Wa 'Anta 'Arĥamu Ar-Rāĥimīna.

"Truly distress has seized me, but Thou art the Most Merciful of those that are

merciful.”(Al-Anbiya, 21:83)

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4. Prophet Yunus/Jonah (‘alaihim al- Salām)

This is a very powerful dua to ease any difficulty. This dua was recited when he was

engulfed by the fish. He stayed in the belly of the fish for 3 days and 3 nights.

In fact, Allah goes on to say that had he not recited this dua and asked for forgiveness

then the Fish would have become his grave.

Had it not been that he [repented and] glorified Allah, He would certainly have remained

inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection. (Al-Saffat, 37:143, 144)

◌ ال إلـه إال أنت سبحانك إنى كنت من ٱلظالمين

Lā 'Ilāha 'Illā 'Anta Subĥānaka 'Innī Kuntu Mina Až-Žālimīna.

"There is no god but thou: glory to thee: I was indeed wrong!" (Al-Anbiya, 21:87)

5. Prophet Musa/Moses (‘alaihim al- Salām)

لن أكون ظهيرا للمجرمين رب إنى ظلمت نـفسى فٱغفر رب بمآ عمت على فـ ◌ أنـ

Rabbi 'Innī Žalamtu Nafsī Fāghfir. Rabbi Bimā 'An`amta `Alayya Falan 'Akūna Žahīrāan

Lilmujrimīna.

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"O my Lord! I have indeed wronged my soul! Do Thou then forgive me!" "O my Lord!

For that Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace on me, never shall I be a help to those who

sin!"(Al-Qasas, 28:16,17)

6. Prophet Isa/Jesus (‘alaihim al- Salām)

مآء تكون لنا عيدا لن ٱلسنا مآئدة م نا أولنا وآخرنا وآية ـٱللهم ربـنآ أنزل عليـ منك وٱرزقـ

ر ٱلرازقين ◌ وأنت خيـ

Al-Lahumma Rabbanā 'Anzil `Alaynā Mā'idatan Mina As-Samā'i Takūnu Lanā `Īdāan

Li'wwalinā Wa 'Ākhirinā Wa 'Āyatan Minka Wa Arzuqnā Wa 'Anta Khayru Ar-Rāziqīna.

"O Allah our Lord! Send us from heaven a Table set (with viands), that there may be for

us--for the first and last of us—a solemn festival and a Sign from Thee; and provide for

our sustenance, for Thou art the best Sustainer (of our needs)." (Al-Ma’idah, 5:114)

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7. Prophet Muhammad (sallalahu ‘alaihi wa sallam )

راهيم حنيفا وما كان من ٱل مشركينقل إننى هدانى ربي إلى صراط مستقيم دينا قيما ملة إبـ

Qul 'Innanī Hadānī Rabbī 'Ilaá Şirāţin Mustaqīmin Dīnāan Qiyamāan Millata 'Ibrāhīma

Ĥanīfāan Wa Mā Kāna Mina Al-Mushrikīna.Say:

"Verily, my Lord hath guided me to a way that is straight, - a religion of right, - the path

[trod] by Abraham the true in Faith, and he [certainly] joined not gods with Allah." (Al-

An’am, 6:161)

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Sickness

ها ٱلنلمؤمنين يأيـدور وهدى ورحمة لما فى ٱلصكم وشفآء لبن روعظة ماس قد جآءتكم م

Yā 'Ayyuhā An-Nāsu Qad Jā'atkum Maw`ižatun Min Rabbikum Wa Shifā'un Limā Fī Aş-Şudūri

Wa Hudan Wa Raĥmatun Lilmu'uminīna.

O mankind! there hath come to you a direction from your Lord and a healing

for the [diseases] in your hearts,- and for those who believe, a guidance and a Mercy.(Yunus,

10:57)

ها فإن عدنا فإنا ظالمون ربـنآ أخرجنا منـ

Rabbanā 'Akhrijnā Minhā Fa'in `Udnā Fa'innā Žālimūna.

"Our Lord! bring us out of this[illness]: if ever we return [to Evil], then shall we be wrong-doers

indeed!" (Al’Mu’minun, 23:107)

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Anxiety, Depression, Tension, Stress, Emotional Pai n,

Trauma, Loneliness

نة للقوم ٱلظالمين على ٱلله تـوكلنا ربـنا ال تجعلنا فتـ

Alaá Allāhi Tawakkalnā Rabbanā Lā Taj`alnā Fitnatan Lilqawmi Až-Žālimīn.

"In Allah do we put out trust.Our Lord! make us not a trial for those who practise

oppression.”(Yunus, 10:85)

أال بذكر ٱلله تطمئن ٱلقلوب

Alā Bidhikri All āhi Taţma'innu Al-Qulūb.

For without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find Peace. (Al-Ra’d 13:28)

نا ٱلله ونعم ٱلوكيل نعم ٱلمولى ونعم ٱلنصير حسبـ

Ĥasbunā All āhu Wa Ni`ma Al-Wakīl, Ni`ma Al-Mawlaá Wa Ni`ma An-Naşīr.

Allah is sufficient for me. He is the best friend, best protector and best helper (Al-Imran 3:73 +

Al-Anfal 8:40)

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Reciting Surah Ad-Dhuha can also work as a wonderful pacifier.

Tackling Fear/Phobia

ال تحزن إن ٱلله

Lā Taĥzan 'Inna Allāha

"Have no fear, for Allah is with us"(At-Tawba, 9:40)

إني أعوذ بٱلرحمـن منك إن كنت تقيا

'Innī 'A`ūdhu Bir-Raĥmani Minka 'In Kunta Taqīyāan.

"I seek refuge from thee to [Allah] Most Gracious: [come not near] if thou dost fear Allah."

(Maryam, 19:18)

Old Age, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Back Pain

رب إنى وهن ٱلعظم منى وٱشتـعل ٱلرأس شيبا ولم أكن بدعآئك رب شقيا

Rabbi 'Innī Wahana Al-`Ažmu Minnī Wa Ashta`ala Ar-Ra'su Shaybāan Wa Lam 'Akun

Bidu ā'ika Rabbi Shaqīyāan.

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"O my Lord! My bones have become weak, and the hair of my head doth glisten with grey: but

never am I unblest, O my Lord, in my prayer to Thee! (Maryam, 19:4)

Patience/Sabr

إن ٱلله مع ٱلصابرين

'Inna Allāha Ma`a Aş-Şābirīn.

“Ya Allah! Bestow me with Patience.”(Al-Baqarah, 2:153)

Travelling

Leaving a City or Travelling

وٱجعل لى من لدنك سلطانا نصيرا قل رب أدخلنى مدخل صدق وأخرجنى مخرج صدق

Qul Rabbi 'Adkhilnī Mudkhala Şidqin Wa 'Akhrijnī Mukhraja Şidqin Wa Aj`al Lī Min Ladunka

Sulţānāan Naşīrāan.

Say: "O my Lord! Let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honour, and likewise my exit by the

Gate of Truth and Honour; and grant me from Thy Presence an authority to aid [me]." (Al-Isra,

17:80)

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After Arrival or de-boarding a Plane, Ship, Train, Car

ر ٱلمنزلين قل رب أنزلنى منزال مباركا وأنت خيـ

Qul Rabbi 'Anzilnī Munzalāan Mubārakāan Wa 'Anta Khayru Al-Munzilīna.

"O my Lord! Enable me to disembark with thy blessing: for Thou art the Best to enable [us] to

disembark." (Al-Mu’minun, 23:29)

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Becoming Parents/Getting Pregnant

Whenever the Doctor says, ‘You can never be Parents’. Then, do not purchase the Doctor’s

explanation.

Rahil (Rachel) wife of Prophet Yaqoob( Jacob) (‘alaihim al- Salām) was unable to become a

mother for a long time. However, Allah opened her womb and she was blessed with Prophet

Yusuf (Joseph) (‘alaihim al- Salām) and Prophet Ben-ya-meen (Benjamin) (‘alaihim al- Salām)

Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) (‘alaihim al- Salām) was 100 years old while his wife Sarah was no

less than 90 year old when they were blessed with Prophet Isaac (‘alaihim al- Salām)

Prophet Dawood (David) (‘alaihim al- Salām) was also not able to become a father. However, he

fasted and Allah blessed him with many children.

The mother of all miracles is when Allah blessed Virgin Maryam (Mary) with Prophet Isa

(Jesus) (‘alaihim al- Salām) when no man had ever touched her.

There are times when couples who have been deemed “hopelessly infertile” do conceive children

unexpectedly. That is truly a miracle, and it does happen. I personally knew a couple where the

man had testicular cancer and after his radiation treatment he was” shooting blanks”, and was

told he could never produce a viable sperm again. On top of that, his wife struggled with PCOS.

They weren’t even trying anymore, and they got pregnant and were blessed with a child.

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He creates what He wills [and plans]. He bestows [children] male or female according to His

Will [and Plan],Or He bestows both males and females, and He leaves barren whom He will: for

He is full of Knowledge and Power.(Al-Shuara, 42-49,50)

Thus, do not despair of Allah’s mercy. The below mentioned du’aas were recited by Prophet

Zakariya (‘alaihim al- Salām). After which he was blessed with Prophet Yahya (John The Baptist)

(‘alaihim al- Salām).

ر ٱلوارثين رب ال تذرنى فـردا وأنت خيـ

Rabbi Lā Tadharnī Fardāan Wa 'Anta Khayru Al-Wārithīna.

"O my Lord! leave me not without offspring, though thou art the best of inheritors."(Al-Anbiya,

21:89)

رب هب لى من لدنك ذرية طيبة إنك سميع ٱلدعآء

Rabbi Hab Lī Min Ladunka Dhurrīyatan Ţayyibatan 'Innaka Samī`u Ad-Du ā'i.

"O my Lord! Grant unto me from Thee a progeny that is pure: for Thou art He that heareth

Prayer!” (Al-Imran, 3:38)

The below mentioned dua was recited by Prophet Ibrahim (‘alaihim al- Salām).

رب هب لى من ٱلصالحين

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Rabbi Hab Lī Mina Aş-Şāliĥīna.

"O my Lord! Grant me a righteous [son]!"(Al-Saffat, 37-100)

Already Pregnant/Expecting a child

The below mentioned dua was recited by Grandmother of Prophet Isa (‘alaihim al- Salām).

Hannah, when She was pregnant with Virgin Maryam. This dua should be recited when going in

the labour.

رب إنى نذرت لك ما فى بطنى محررا فـتـقبل منى إنك أنت ٱلسميع ٱلعليم

Rabbi 'Innī Nadhartu Laka Mā Fī Baţnī Muĥarrarāan Fataqabbal Minnī 'Innaka 'Anta As-Samī`u

Al-`Al īmu.

"O my Lord! I do dedicate unto Thee what is in my womb for Thy special service: So accept this

of me: For Thou hearest and knowest all things." (Al-Imran, 3:35)

I strongly recommend reciting Surah Maryam, Chapter 19 from the Qur’an during pregnancy

period and eating fresh khajoor – dates to shower the blessings of Allah on the mother and the

unborn child.

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Nervousness, Lack in confidence, Stammering /Before a

Lecture/Sharpening memory

قال رب ٱشرح لى صدري ويسر لي أمري وٱحلل عقدة من لساني

Qāla Rabbi Ashraĥ Lī Şadrī. Wa Yassir Lī 'Amrī. Wa Aĥlul `Uqdatan Min Lisānī.

(Moses)said: "O my Lord! expand me my breast; "Ease my task for me;"And remove the

impediment from my speech.” (TA-HA, 20:25-27)

After Completion of Lecture

ربـنا تـقبل منآ إنك أنت ٱلسميع ٱلعليم

Rabbanā Taqabbal Minnā 'Innaka 'Anta As-Samī`u Al-`Al īmu.

"Our Lord! Accept [this service] from us: For Thou art the All-Hearing,the All

knowing.” (Al-Baqarah, 2:127)

Before Studying

Sharpening Memory, Increase in Knowledge

سبحانك ال علم لنآ إال ما علمتـنآ إنك أنت ٱلعليم ٱلحكيم

Subĥānaka Lā `Ilma Lanā 'Ill ā Mā `Allamtanā 'Innaka 'Anta Al-`Alīmu Al-Ĥakīmu.

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"Glory to Thee, of knowledge We have none, save what Thou Hast

taught us: In truth it is Thou Who art perfect in knowledge and wisdom."(Al-Baqarah, 2:32)

قل رب زدني علما

Qul Rabbi Zidnī `Ilmāan.

"O my Lord! Advance me in knowledge." (TA-HA, 20:114)

رب هب لى حكما وألحقنى بٱلصالحين

Rabbi Hab Lī Ĥukmāan Wa 'Alĥiqnī Biş-Şāliĥīn

"O my Lord! bestow wisdom on me, and join me with the righteous;( Ash-Shuara, 26:83)

Seeking Spiritual Insight/Before Reading Quran

اة فيها مصباح ٱلمصباح فى زجاجة ٱلزجاجة كأنـها و ٱلله نور ٱلسماوات وٱألرض مثل نوره كمشك

تونة ال شرقية وال غرب تـها يضيء ولو لم تمسسه كوكب دري يوقد من شجرة مباركة زيـ ية يكاد زيـ

يء عليم نار نور على نور يـهدى ٱلله لنوره من يشآء ويضرب ٱلله ٱألمثال للناس وٱلله بكل ش

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All āhu Nūru As-Samāwāti Wa Al-'Arđi Mathalu Nūrihi Kamishkāatin Fīhā Mişbāĥun Al-

Mişbāĥu Fī Zujājatin Az-Zujājatu Ka'annahā Kawkabun Durrīyun Yūqadu Min Shajaratin

Mubārakatin Zaytūniatin Lā Sharqīyatin Wa Lā Gharbīyatin Yakādu Zaytuhā Yuđī'u Wa Law

Lam Tamsas/hu Nārun Nūrun `Alaá Nūrin Yahdī All āhu Linūrihi Man Yashā'u Wa Yađribu

All āhu Al-'Amthāla Lilnnāsi Wa Allāhu Bikulli Shay'in `Alīmun.

Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The Parable of His Light is

as if there were a Niche and within it a Lamp: the Lamp enclosed in Glass: the glass as it were a

brilliant star: Lit from a blessed Tree, an Olive, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil is

well-nigh luminous, though fire scarce touched it: Light upon Light! Allah doth guide whom He

will to His Light: Allah doth set forth Parables for men: and Allah doth know all things.

(An-Nur, 24:35)

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Seeking Protection from Evil

Safety from Tricks and Evil intentions of Unbelieve rs

نة للذين كفروا وٱغفر لنا ربـنآ إنك أنت ٱلعزيز ٱلحكيمربـنا ال تجعلنا فتـ

Rabbanā Lā Taj`alnā Fitnatan Lilladhīna Kafarū Wa Aghfir Lanā Rabbanā 'Inna 'AntaAl-`Azīzu

Al-Ĥakīmu.

"Our Lord! Make us not a [test and] trial for the Unbelievers, but forgive us, our Lord! for Thou

art the Exalted in Might, the Wise." ( Al-Mumtahana, 60:5)

Safeguard yourself from evil thoughts of Shaitan

وقل رب أعوذ بك من همزات ٱلشياطين وأعوذ بك رب أن يحضرون

Qul Rabbi 'Aūdhu Bika Min Hamazāti Ash-Shayāţīni.Wa 'A ūdhu Bika Rabbi 'An Yaĥđurūni

Say "O my Lord! I seek refuge with Thee from the suggestions of the Evil Ones. And I seek refuge

with Thee O my Lord! lest they should come near me." (Al-Muminoon, 23:97,98)

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Safety from Al-Messih Ad-Dajjal (False Messiah or A nti-

Christ)

Dajjal is an evil created by Allah. It is programmed to impersonate the real Messiah who

is Prophet Isa (‘alaihim al- Salām). He is responsible for all the corruption in the entire

world.

Recite the First 10 verses of Surah Al-Qahf, Chapter 18 (Refer Qur’an) every Jumu’ah.

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Forgiveness

ر ٱلراحمين ربـنآ آمنا فٱغفر لنا وٱرحمنا وأنت خيـ

Rabbanā 'Āmannā Fāghfir Lanā Wa Arĥamnā Wa 'Anta Khayru Ar-Rāĥimīna.

“Our Lord! we believe; then do Thou forgive us, and have mercy upon us: For Thou art the

Best of those who show mercy!" (Al-Mu’minoon, 23:108)

إنا نطمع أن يـغفر لنا ربـنا خطايانآ أن كنآ أول ٱلمؤمنين

'Innā Naţma`u 'An Yaghfira Lanā Rabbunā Khaţāyānā 'An Kunnā 'Awwala Al-Mu'uminīna.

"Only, our desire is that our Lord will forgive us our faults, that we may become foremost among

the believers!" (Ash Shuara, 26:51)

ٱلجحيم ربـنا وسعت كـل شيء رحمة وعلما فٱغفر للذين تابوا وٱتـبـعوا سبيلك وقهم عذاب

Rabbanā Wasi`ta Kulla Shay'in Raĥmatan Wa `Ilmāan Fāghfir Lilladhīna Tābū Wa Attabaū

Sabīlaka Wa Qihim `Adhāba Al-Jaĥīmi

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"Our Lord! Thy Reach is over all things, in Mercy and Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn

in Repentance, and follow Thy Path; and preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire!”

(Ghafir, 40:7)

ربـنآ أتمم لنا نورنا وٱغفر لنآ إنك على كل شيء قدير

Rabbanā 'Atmim Lanā Nūranā Wa Aghfir Lanā 'Innaka `Alaá Kulli Shay'in Qadīrun.

"Our Lord! Perfect our Light for us, and grant us Forgiveness: for Thou hast power over all

things." (At-Tahrim, 66:8)

Forgiveness for Husband and Wife

The below mentioned dua was recited by Prophet Adam (‘alaihim al- Salām) and Eve after they ate

from the forbidden tree under the influence of Shaitan. This dua is quite effective if the husband

and wife recite it together.

ربـنا ظلمنآ أنفسنا وإن لم تـغفر لنا وتـرحمنا لنكونن من ٱلخاسرين

Rabbanā Žalamnā 'Anfusanā Wa 'In Lam Taghfir Lanā Wa Tarĥamnā Lanakūnanna Mina Al-

Khāsirīn.

"Our Lord! We have wronged our own souls: If thou forgive us not and bestow not upon us Thy

Mercy, we shall certainly be lost."(Al-Araf, 7:23)

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Forgiveness for Women

Below are the two supplications which were recited by the women in Islam. The first one was

recited by Queen of Sheeba (Bilquis) and second is by Aasiya, Pharaoh’s wife who is regarded

as one of the 4 perfect women in Islam.

فسى وأسلمت مع سليمان لله رب ٱلعالمين رب إنى ظلمت نـ

Rabbi 'Innī Žalamtu Nafsī Wa 'Aslamtu Ma`a Sulaymāna Lillāhi Rabbi Al- Ālamīn.

"O my Lord! I have indeed wronged my soul: I do [now] submit [in Islam], with Solomon, to the

Lord of the Worlds."(An-Naml, 27:44)

رب ٱبن لى عندك بـيتا فى ٱلجنة ونجنى من فرعون وعمله ونجنى من ٱلقوم ٱلظالمين

Rabbi Abni Lī `Indaka Baytāan Fī Al-Jannati Wa Najjinī Min Fir`awna Wa `Amalihi Wa Najjinī

Mina Al-Qawmi Až-Žālimīn.

"O my Lord! Build for me, in nearness to Thee, a mansion in the Garden, and save me from

Pharaoh and his doings, and save me from those that do wrong"( At-Tahrim, 66:11)

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Needs and Desires

Seeking Victory, Success before Test/Examination/In terview

لوا إن كنتم مؤمنين ه فـتـوككم غالبون وعلى ٱللفإذا دخلتموه فإن

Al-Bāba Fa'idhā Dakhaltumūhu Fa'innakum Ghālibūna Wa `Alaá Allāhi Fatawakkalū 'In

Kuntum Mu'uminīn.

"Assault them at the (proper) Gate: When once ye are in, victory will be yours; But on Allah put

your trust if ye have faith." (Ma’idah, 5:23)

تح قريب نصر من ٱلله وفـ

Naşrun Mina Allāhi Wa Fatĥun Qarīb

(I need) help from Allah and a speedy victory (As-Saff, 61:13)

Achieving One’s Dream/Goal/Ambition

نـيا وٱآلخرة تـوفنى مسلما وألحقنى بٱلصالحين ى فى ٱلدماوات وٱألرض أنت وليفاطر ٱلس

Fāţira As-Samāwāti Wa Al-'Arđi 'Anta Wa Līyi Fī Ad-Dunyā Wa Al-'Ākhirati Tawaffanī

Muslimāan Wa 'Alĥiqnī Biş-Şāliĥīn.

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O Thou Creator of the heavens and the earth! Thou art my Protector in this world and in the

Hereafter. Take Thou my soul [at death] as one submitting to Thy will [as a Muslim], and unite

me with the righteous." (Yusuf, 12:101)

Seeking Job, Financial Bounty, Promotion, Success

ذل من قل ٱللهم مالك ٱلملك تـؤتى ٱلملك من تشآء وتنزع ٱلملك ممن تشآء وتعز من تشآء وت

ر إنك على كل شيء قدير تشآء بيدك ٱلخيـ

Qul Al-Lahumma Mālika Al-Mulki Tu'utī Al-Mulka Man Tashā'u Wa Tanzi`u Al-Mulka

Mimman Tashā'u Wa Tu`izzu Man Tashā'u Wa Tudhillu Man Tashā'u Biyadika Al-Khayru

'Innaka `Alaá Kulli Shay'in Qadīr.

Say: "O Allah! Lord of Power [And Rule], Thou givest power to whom Thou pleasest, and Thou

strippest off power from whom Thou pleasest: Thou endues with honour whom Thou pleasest,

and Thou bringest low whom Thou pleasest: In Thy hand is all good. Verily, over all things Thou

hast power. (Al-Imran, 3:26)

When in Financial Difficulties/Reducing Debt

نا ٱلله سيـؤتينا ٱلله من فضله ورسوله إنآ إلى ٱلله راغبون حسبـ

Ĥasbunā All āhu Sayu'utīnā All āhu Min Fađlihi Wa Rasūluhu 'Innā 'Ilaá Allāhi Rāghibūn.

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"Sufficient unto us is Allah! Allah and His Messenger will soon give us of His bounty: to Allah

do we turn our hopes!"(At-Tawba, 9:59)

Seeking Rizq (Sustenance)

Rizq means Sustenance. It can Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual etc.

تـنا وهب لنا من لدنك رحمة إنك أنت ٱلوهاب ربـنا ال تزغ قـلوبـنا بـعد إذ هديـ

Rabbanā Lā Tuzigh Qulūbanā Ba`da 'Idh Hadaytanā Wa Hab Lanā Min Ladunka Raĥmatan

'Innaka 'Anta Al-Wahhāb

"Our Lord!" [they say], "Let not our hearts deviate now after Thou hast guided us, but grant us

mercy from Thine own Presence; for Thou art the Grantor of bounties without measure. (Al-

Imran, 3:8)

Fulfillment of any need/ Desire

قل إن ٱلفضل بيد ٱلله يـؤتيه من يشآء وٱلله واسع عليم

Qul 'Inna Al-Fađla Biyadi Allāhi Yu'utīhi Man Yashā'u Wa Allāhu Wāsi`un `Alīm.

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"All bounties are in the hand of Allah: He granteth them to whom He pleaseth: And Allah careth

for all, and He knoweth all things." (Al-Imran, 3:73)

ألحد من بـعدي إنك أنت ٱلوهاب رب ٱغفر لى وهب لى ملكا ال ينبغى

Rabbi Aghfir Lī Wa Hab Lī Mulkāan Lā Yanbaghī Li'ĥadin Min Ba`dī 'Innaka 'Anta Al-

Wahhāb.

"O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, [it may be], suits not another after me: for

Thou art the Grantor of Bounties [without measure].”(Sad, 38:25)

Goodness of the World and Hereafter

يا حسنة وفى ٱآلخرة حسنة وقنا عذاب ٱلنار نـ نآ آتنا فى ٱلدربـ

Rabbanā 'Ātinā Fī Ad-Dunyā Ĥasanatan Wa Fī Al-'Ākhirati Ĥasanatan Wa Qinā `Adhāba An-

Nār.

"Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and defend us from the

torment of the Fire (Al-Baqarah, 2:201)

ربـنآ إنـنآ آمنا فٱغفر لنا ذنوبـنا وقنا عذاب ٱلنار

Rabbanā 'Innanā 'Āmannā Fāghfir Lanā Dhunūbanā Wa Qinā `Adhāba An-Nāri.

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"Our Lord! we have indeed believed: forgive us,then our sins, and save us from the agony of the

Fire.” (Al-Imran, 3:16)

ال تخلف ٱلميعاد ربـنا وآتنا ما وعدتـنا على رسلك وال تخزنا يـوم ٱلقيامة إنك

Rabbanā Wa 'Ātinā Mā Wa`adtanā `Alaá Rusulika Wa Lā Tukhzinā Yawma Al-Qiyāmati

'Innaka Lā Tukhlifu Al-M ī`āda.

"Our Lord! Grant us what Thou didst promise unto us through Thine messengers, and save us

from shame on the Day of Judgment: For Thou never breakest Thy promise." (Al-Imran, 3:194)

قل رب إما تريـنى ما يوعدون رب فال تجعلنى فى ٱلقوم ٱلظالمين

Qul Rabbi 'Immā Turiyannī Mā Yū`adūna. Rabbi Falā Taj`alnī Fī Al-Qawmi Až-Žālimīna.

Say: "O my Lord! if Thou wilt show me [in my lifetime] that which they are warned against.” "Then, O my Lord! put me not amongst the people who do wrong!"(Al-Mumenoon, 23:93,94)

Marriage

This dua was recited by Prophet Musa (‘alaihim al- Salām) when he was completely alone and

distressed. After listening to his supplication Allah blessed him with a wife.

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رب إنى لمآ أنزلت إلى من خير فقير

Rabbi 'Innī Limā 'Anzalta 'Ilayya Min Khayrin Faqīrun.

“O my Lord! Truly am I in [desperate] need of any good that Thou dost send me!"(Al-Qasas,

28:23)

Family

This due is suitable for seeking Allah’s Grace, Protection, Mercy and blessing on one’s family.

إماما ربـنا هب لنا من أزواجنا وذرياتنا قـرة أعين وٱجعلنا للمتقين

Rabbanā Hab Lanā Min 'Azwājinā Wa Dhurrīyātinā Qurrata 'A`yunin Wa Aj`alnā Lilmuttaqīna

'Imāmāan.

"Our Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us

[the grace] to lead the righteous."(Al-Furqan, 25:74)

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Make Children Inclined toward Allah

رب ٱجعلنى مقيم ٱلصالة ومن ذريتى ربـنا وتـقبل دعآء

Rabbi Aj`alnī Muqīma Aş-Şalāati Wa Min Dhurrīyatī Rabbanā Wa Taqabbal Du`ā'i.

O my Lord! Make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also [raise such] among my

offspring O our Lord! And accept Thou my Prayer. (Ibrahim, 14:40)

Parents

ربـنا ٱغفر لى ولوالدى وللمؤمنين يـوم يـقوم ٱلحساب

Rabbanā Aghfir Lī Wa Liwālidayya Wa Lilmu'uminīna Yawma Yaqūmu Al-Ĥisābu.

"O our Lord! Cover [us] with Thy Forgiveness - me, my parents, and [all] Believers, on the Day

that the Reckoning will be established! (Ibrahim, 14:41)

The next dua is very effective if Parents are not religious. This dua shall open their heart to

Islam, Insha Allah. I strongly advice newly converts to Islam to recite this dua copiously who

find it difficult to convince their parents about Islam.

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نا وإليك ٱلمصير ألستـغفرن لك ومآ أملك لك من ٱلله من شيء ربـنا عليك ألبيه لنا وإليك أنـبـ تـوك

Li'abīhi La'astaghfiranna Laka Wa Mā 'Amliku Laka Mina Allāhi Min Shay'in Rabbanā `Alayka

Tawakkalnā Wa 'Ilayka 'Anabnā Wa 'Ilayka Al-Maşīru.

"I will pray for forgiveness for thee, though I have no power [to get] aught on thy behalf from

Allah." “Our Lord! in Thee do we trust, and to Thee do we turn in repentance: to Thee is [our]

Final Goal.(Al-Mumtahana, 60:4)

Difficulty and Hardships

When afflicted with Distress and Difficulty, the following list of supplications can prove to be

quite helpful.

This Dua was recited by Prophet Ayub (Job) (‘alaihim al- Salām) when he was in Distress:

أنى مسنى ٱلشيطان بنصب وعذاب

'Annī Massanī Ash-Shayţānu Binuşbin Wa `Adhābin.

"The Evil One has afflicted me with distress and suffering!" (Sad, 38:41)

ربـنا ٱكشف عنا ٱلعذاب إنا مؤمنون

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Rabbanā Akshif `Annā Al-`Adhāba 'Innā Mu'uminūna.

"Our Lord! Remove the Penalty from us, for we do really believe!" (Ad-Dukhan, 44:12)

Desperate Need of Help

ربه أنى مغلوب فٱنتصر

Rabbahu 'Annī Maghlūbun Fāntaşir

"I am one overcome: do Thou then help [me]!"(Al-Qamar, 54:10)

دنك رحمة وهينآ آتنا من للنا من أمرنا رشدا ئ ربـ

Rabbanā 'Ātinā Min Ladunka Raĥmatan Wa Hayyi' Lanā Min 'Amrinā Rashadāan.

"Our Lord! Bestow on us Mercy from Thyself, and dispose of our affair for us in the right way!"

(Al-Qahf, 18:10)

Seeking Allah’s Guidance on Siratal Mustaqeem (The way of

Allah)

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ٱلله هو ٱلهدى وأمرنا لنسلم لرب ٱلعالمين قل إن هدى

Qul 'Inna Hudaá Allāhi Huwa Al-Hudaá Wa 'Umirnā Linuslima Lirabbi Al- Ālamīna.

Say: "Allah's guidance is the [only] guidance, and we have been directed to submit ourselves to

the Lord of the worlds (Al-An’am, 6:71)

عسى ربي أن يـهدينى سوآء ٱلسبيل

Asaá Rabbī 'An Yahdiyanī Sawā'a As-Sabīl.

"I do hope that my Lord will show me the smooth and straight Path."(Al-Qasas, 28:22)

نـفسى وإن ٱهتديت فبما يوحى إلى ربى إنه سميع قريب قل إن ضللت فإنمآ أضل على

Qul 'In Đalaltu Fa'innamā 'Ađillu `Alaá Nafsī Wa 'In Ahtadaytu Fabimā Yūĥī 'Ilayya Rabbī

'Innahu Samī`un Qarībun

Say: "If I am astray, I only stray to the loss of my own soul: but if I Receive guidance, it is

because of the inspiration of my Lord to me: it is He Who hears all things, and is [ever]

near."(Saba, 34:50)

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Confusion or Ambiguous Situation

وٱلشهادة أنت تحكم بـين عبادك فى ما كانوا فيه قل ٱللهم فاطر ٱلسماوات وٱألرض عالم ٱلغيب

يختلفون

Qul Al-Lahumma Fāţira As-Samāwāti Wa Al-'Arđi `Ālima Al-Ghaybi Wa Ash-Shahādati 'Anta

Taĥkumu Bayna `Ibādika Fī Mā Kānū Fīhi Yakhtalifūna

Say: "O Allah! Creator of the heavens and the earth! Knower of all that is hidden and open! it is

Thou that wilt judge between Thy Servants in those matters about which they have differed."(Az-

Zumar, 39:46)

Loss of Lives or Goods, Calamity or Tragedy

جعون إنا لله وإنـآ إليه را

'Innā Lill āhi Wa 'Innā 'Ilayhi Rāji`ūna.

"To Allah We belong, and to Him is our return" (Al-Baqarah, 2:156)

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Catastrophe (War, Flood, Earthquake )

رب ٱجعل هـذا ٱلبـلد آمنا وٱجنبنى وبنى أن نـعبد ٱألصنام

Rabbi Aj`al Hādhā Al-Balada 'Āmināan Wa Ajnubnī Wa Banīya 'An Na`buda Al-'Aşnāma

"O my Lord! Make this city one of peace and security: and preserve me and my sons from

worshipping idols (Ibrahim, 14:35)

Torture, Oppression, Insult, Abuse, Domestic Violen ce

من لدنك نصيرا ربـنآ أخرجنا من هـذه ٱلقرية ٱلظالم أهلها وٱجعل لنا من لدنك وليا وٱجعل لنا

Rabbanā 'Akhrijnā Min Hadhihi Al-Qaryati Až-Žālimi 'Ahluhā Wa Aj`al Lanā Min Ladunka

Walīyāan Wa Aj`al Lanā Min Ladunka Naşīrāan.

"Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee

one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who will help!" (An-Nisa, 4:75)

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Safety from Politics and Enemies

ٱلقوم ٱلمفسدين رب ٱنصرنى على

Rabbi Anşurnī `Alaá Al-Qawmi Al-Mufsidīna.

"O my Lord! Help Thou me against people who do mischief!" (Al-Ankabut, 29:30)

رب نجنى من ٱلقوم ٱلظالمين

Rabbi Najjinī Mina Al-Qawmi Až-Žālimīna.

"O my Lord! save me from people given to wrong-doing."(Al-Qasas, 28:21)

When Problem is Solved

سبحان ربـنآ إن كان وعد ربـنا لمفعوال

Subĥāna Rabbinā 'In Kāna Wa`du Rabbinā Lamaf ūlāan.

“Glory to our Lord! Truly has the promise of our Lord been fulfilled!”(Al-Isra, 17:108)

له ٱلذي أذهب عنا ٱلحزن إن ربـنا لغفور شكور ٱلحمد ل

Al-Ĥamdu Lillāhi Al-Ladhī 'Adh/haba `Annā Al-Ĥazana 'Inna Rabbanā Laghafūrun Shakūrun.

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"Praise be to Allah, Who has removed from us [all] sorrow: for our Lord is indeed Oft-

Forgiving Ready to appreciate [service](Al-Fatir,35:34)

Soul (Nafs) Purification

Erasing Covetousness, Wistfulness and Jealousy

نوا ربـنآ إنك ربـنا ٱغفر لنا وإلخواننا ٱلذين سبـقونا بٱإليمان وال تجعل فى قـلوبنا غال للذين آم

رءوف رحيم

Rabbanā Aghfir Lanā Wa Li'akhwāninā Al-Ladhīna Sabaqūnā Bil-'Īmāni Wa Lā Taj`al Fī

Qulūbinā Ghillāan Lilladhīna 'Āmanū Rabbanā 'Innaka Ra'ūfun Raĥīmun.

"Our Lord! Forgive us, and our brethren who came before us into the Faith, and leave not, in

our hearts, rancour [or sense of injury] against those who have believed. Our Lord! Thou art

indeed Full of Kindness, Most Merciful." (Al-Hashr, 59:10)

When Accused of Falsehood, Life and Honour is at St ake

ربكم ذو رحمة واسعة وال يـرد بأسه عن ٱلقوم ٱلمجرمين

Rabbukum Dhū Raĥmatin Wāsi`atin Wa Lā Yuraddu Ba'suhu `An Al-Qawmi Al-Mujrimīna.

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"Your Lord is full of mercy all embracing; but from people in guilt never will His wrath be

turned back.” (Al-An’aam, 6:147)

رب ٱنصرنى بما كذبون

Rabbi Anşurnī Bimā Kadhdhabūni.

"O my Lord! Help me: for that they accuse me of falsehood!"(Al-Mumenoon, 23:26)

قل جآء ٱلحق وزهق ٱلباطل إن ٱلباطل كان زهوقا

Qul Jā'a Al-Ĥaqqu Wa Zahaqa Al-Bāţilu 'Inna Al-Bāţila Kāna Zahūqāan.

Say: "Truth has [now] arrived, and Falsehood perished: for Falsehood is

[by its nature] bound to perish." (Al-Isra, 17:81)

Seeking Humility and Safety against harm and Arroga nce

This dua is also referred as ‘Dua of Rescue.’

بلنا نآ إصرا كما حملته على ٱلذين من قـ لنا ما ال طاقة لنا به وٱعف ربـنا وال تحمل عليـ نا وال تحمربـ

عنا وٱغفر لنا وٱرحمنآ أنت موالنا فٱنصرنا على ٱلقوم ٱلكافرين

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Rabbanā Lā Tu'uākhidhnā 'In Nasīnā 'Aw 'Akhţa'nā Rabbanā Wa Lā Taĥmil `Alaynā 'Işrāan

Kamā Ĥamaltahu `Alaá Al-Ladhīna Min Qablinā Rabbanā Wa Lā Tuĥammilnā Mā Lā Ţāqata

Lanā Bihi Wa A`fu `Annā Wa Aghfir Lanā Wa Arĥamnā 'Anta Mawlānā Fānşurnā `Alaá Al-

Qawmi Al-Kāfir īna.

"Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Like

that which Thou didst lay on those before us; Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden greater than we

have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. Thou art

our Protector; Help us against those who stand against faith." (Al-Baqarah, 2:286)

ربـنا ٱصرف عنا عذاب جهنم إن عذابـها كان غراما

Rabbanā Aşrif `Annā `Adhāba Jahannama 'Inna `Adhābahā Kāna Gharāmāan.

"Our Lord! avert from us the Wrath of Hell, for its Wrath is indeed an affliction grievous. (Al-

Furqan, 25:65)

Hardwork and Perseverence

يا حسنة وأرض ٱلله نـ ذين أحسنوا فى هـذه ٱلدكم للقوا ربذين آمنوا ٱتـى قل يعباد ٱلما يـوفواسعة إن

حساب ٱلصابرون أجرهم بغير

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Qul Yā `Ibādi Al-Ladhīna 'Āmanū Attaqū Rabbakum Lilladhīna 'Aĥsanū Fī Hadhihi Ad-Dunyā

Ĥasanatun Wa 'Arđu Allāhi Wāsi`atun 'Innamā Yuwaffaá Aş-Şābirūna 'Ajrahum Bighayri

Ĥisābin.

Say: "O ye my servants who believe! Fear your Lord, good is [the reward] for

those who do good in this world. Spacious is Allah's earth! those who patiently persevere will

truly receive a reward without measure!"(Az-Zumar, 39:10)

Strengthening Iman (Faith)

Ayat-al-Kursi : Verse of Throne

When a Muslim recites Ayat-al-kursi, he/she is hereby repeating the Shahada. This ayah states

that Allah is al Ghani, the rich while we are fuqaraa, the poor. Allah owns all that is on earth,

hence we are called ibaadur Rahman, the servants of Allah. In this statement Allah tells us that

He alone has full knowledge of ilmul ghaib, unseen knowledge. No one is allowed to claim to

have knowledge of the unseen. Some people who do black magic, work with the jinn and claim to

have hidden knowledge of past and future events. This is to assume power among the people.

Anyone who makes this claim has fallen into shirk and major kufr that ejects the claimant outside

the fold of Islam. This is so because he is claiming Allah’s attributes for himself. These attributes

are The All Seeing, The All Hearing, The All Knowing.

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"His Kursi (Throne) extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding

and preserving them..."

I strongly recommend reciting this Ayat umpteen times during the day and at-least once before

you retire at night.

هو ٱلحى ه ال إلـه إالماوات وما فى ٱألرض من ذا ٱلله ما فى ٱلسوم ال تأخذه سنة وال نـوم لٱلقي

علمه إال بما ٱلذى يشفع عنده إال بإذنه يـعلم ما بـين أيديهم وما خلفهم وال يحيطون بشيء من

وهو ٱلعلى ٱلعظيم سع كرسيه ٱلسماوات وٱألرض وال يـؤوده حفظهما شآء و

All āhu Lā 'Ilāha 'Illā Huwa Al-Ĥayyu Al-Qayyūmu Lā Ta'khudhuhu Sinatun Wa Lā Nawmun

Lahu Mā Fī As-Samāwāti Wa Mā Fī Al-'Arđi Man Dhā Al-Ladhī Yashfa`u `Indahu 'Illā

Bi'idhnihi Ya`lamu Mā Bayna 'Aydīhim Wa Mā Khalfahum Wa Lā Yuĥīţūna Bishay'in Min

`Ilmihi 'Ill ā Bimā Shā'a Wasi`a Kursīyuhu As-Samāwāti Wa Al-'Arđa Wa Lā Ya'ūduhu

Ĥifžuhumā Wa Huwa Al-`Alīyu Al-`Ažīmu.

Allah! There is no god but He,-the Living, the Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him

nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His

presence except as He permitteth? He knoweth what [appeareth to His creatures as] before or

after or behind them. Nor shall they compass aught of His knowledge except as He willeth. His

Throne doth extend over the heavens and the earth, and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and

preserving them for He is the Most High, the Supreme [in glory] (Al-Baqarah, 2:255)

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Holding to the Rope of Iman/ Remaining Steadfast

نا ف أمرنا وثـبت أقدامنا وٱنصرنا على ٱلقوم ٱلكافرين ى ربـنا ٱغفر لنا ذنوبـنا وإسرافـ

Rabbanā Aghfir Lanā Dhunūbanā Wa 'Isrāfanā Fī 'Amrinā Wa Thabbit 'Aqdāmanā Wa Anşurnā

`Alaá Al-Qawmi Al-Kāfir īna.

"Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and anything We may have done that transgressed our duty:

Establish our feet firmly, and help us against those that resist Faith." (Al-Imran, 3:147)

ئاتنا مناديا يـنادى لإليمان أن آمنوا بربكم فآمنا ربـنا فٱغفر لنا ذنوبـنا وكفر عنا سي ربـنآ إنـنآ سمعنا

رار وتـوفـنا مع ٱألبـ

Rabbanā 'Innanā Sami`nā Munādīāan Yunādī Lil' īmāni 'An 'Āminū Birabbikum Fa'āmannā

Rabbanā Fāghfir Lanā Dhunūbanā Wa Kaffir `Annā Sayyi'ātinā Wa Tawaffanā Ma`a Al-'Abrāri.

"Our Lord! we have heard the call of one calling [Us] to Faith, 'Believe ye in the Lord,' and we

have believed. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins, blot out from us our iniquities, and take to Thyself

our souls in the company of the righteous. (Al-Imran, 3:193)

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نكم ٱلله ربـنا وربكم لنآ أعمالنا ولكم أعمالكم قل آمنت بمآ أنزل ٱلله من كتاب وأمرت ألعدل بـيـ

نـنا و نـنا وإليه ٱلمصير ال حجة بـيـ نكم ٱلله يجمع بـيـ بـيـ

Qul 'Āmantu Bimā 'Anzala Allāhu Min Kitābin Wa 'Umirtu Li'`dila Baynakum Allāhu Rabbunā

Wa Rabbukum Lanā 'A`mālunā Wa Lakum 'A`mālukum Lā Ĥujjata Baynanā Wa Baynakum

All āhu Yajma`u Baynanā Wa 'Ilayhi Al-Maşīru.

Say:"I believe in the Book which Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly

between you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord: for us [is the responsibility for] our deeds, and

for you for your deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah will bring us together,

and to Him is [our] Final Goal. (Ash-Shura, 42:15)

Salvation/Jannah

ا باطال سبحانك فقنا عذاب النار ذ ربـنآ ما خلقت ه

Rabbanā Mā Khalaqta Hādhā Bāţilāan Subĥānaka Faqinā `Adhāba An-Nāri.

"Our Lord! not for naught Hast Thou created [all]this! Glory to Thee! Give us salvation from

the penalty of the Fire. (Al-Imran, 3:191)

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زيز ٱلجبار ٱلمتكبـر هو ٱلله ٱلذى ال إلـه إال هو ٱلملك ٱلقدوس ٱلسالم ٱلمؤمن ٱلمهيمن ٱلع

سبحان ٱلله عما يشركون

Huwa Allāhu Al-Ladhī Lā 'Ilāha 'Illā Huwa Al-Maliku Al-Quddūsu As-Salāmu Al-Mu'uminu

Al-Muhayminu Al-`Azīzu Al-Jabbāru Al-Mutakabbiru Subĥāna Allāhi `Ammā Yushrikūna.

Allah is He, than Whom there is no other god;- the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace

[and Perfection], the Guardian of Faith, the Preserver of Safety, the Exalted in Might, the

Irresistible, the Supreme: Glory to Allah! [High is He] above the partners they attribute to Him.

(Al-Hashr, 59:23)

Thanking Allah

له رب ٱلعالمين قل إن صالتى ونسكى ومحياى ومماتى ل

Qul 'Inna Şalātī Wa Nusukī Wa Maĥyāy Wa Mamātī Lill āhi Rabbi Al- Ālamīna.

Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are [all] for Allah, the

Cherisher of the Worlds.”(Al An’aam, 6:162)

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ه لقد جآءت رسل ربـا لنـهتدى لوال أن هدانا ٱللذى هدانا لهـذا وما كنه ٱلونودوا ٱلحمد لل نا بٱلحق

تموها بما كنتم تـعملون أن تلكم ٱلجنة أورثـ

Al-Ĥamdu Lillāhi Al-Ladhī Hadānā Lihadhā Wa Mā Kunnā Linahtadiya Lawlā 'An Hadānā

All āhu Laqad Jā'at Rusulu Rabbinā Bil-Ĥaqqi Wa Nūdū 'An Tilkum Al-Jannatu 'Ūrithtumūhā

Bimā Kuntum Ta`malūna.

"Praise be to Allah, who hath guided us to this [felicity]: never could we have found guidance,

had it not been for the guidance of Allah: indeed it was the truth, that the messengers of our Lord

brought unto us." And they shall hear the cry: "Behold! the garden before you! Ye have been

made its inheritors, for your deeds [of righteousness]." (Al-Araf, 7:43)

O Allah, send peace and blessing on our Prophet Muhammad, his companions, his family and

all those who follow on his path of righteousness till the day of reckoning. Ameen!

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L’ENVOI

“The greatest change in life is often the most frightening one”. However, for me it has

been not only frightening, but also very enlightening. I praise and glorify the name of

Allah that he has enabled me to compile this book. It might come as a surprise to you

that until a few months ago, I could not even recite the Qur’an in Arabic even though

I’d been a Muslim for the last 23 years of my life. My inner history during the last few

months has been one of joyful and dedicated exploration, unperturbed by the

hurricanes that devastated my outer life.

I happened to be one of the regular guy next door working for leading software firm

until one day a setback in my personal life opened my heart to Islam. This journey of

sailing through my agony made me see the world beyond the horizon of self-

centeredness. I understood that millions of people are in distress. I realized that the

utopia that I was looking for does not exist. I am hoping that you would be able to

connect these supplications with your personal life and help in making your life a

pleasant one.

I owe a ton of gratitude to my parents, friends, ex-friends; my brother, my sister in

law and my niece for helping me carve out this spiritual path.

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Now permit me to take leave of thee, dear reader, and pray for thy wellness as I wish

for thee to pray for mine.

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