Fahab Lee Mil Ladunka Waliyyaa
(O my Lord) so grant me from yourself an heir. (Sura Maryam, 19: 5).
Recite this verse if you want to have a son because this dua’a was recited by Prophet Zakariyya to beseech Allah to give him a son.

Supplication n. 32

Rabbishrah’ Lee S’adree wa Yassir Leee Amree Wah’–Lul U’qdatam Mil Lisaanee Yafqahoo Qawlee
O Lord, expand for me my breast, make my task easy for me. Loose the knot of my tongue, that they may understand my speech. (Sura Ta-Ha, 20:25-28).
This dua’a was recited by Musa when he commanded by Allah to go to Pharaoh and show him the power of Allah by the help of the two miracles given to him.
Although Musa was going to Pharaoh under the instruction of Allah, equipped with two divine miracles, still he invoked Allah to set his mind at ease and to make his task easy.
We must always seek Allah’s help to get success in our work, whatever the nature of it may be, so far as it is not prohibited.
Recite this dua’a before you give a lecture or discourse before a large or small gathering of people. You should also recite this if you want to make someone or some people to understand your point of view. Stammering will disappear if this dua’a is regularly recited.

Supplication n. 33

…Rabbi Zidnee I’lmaa.
O Lord, increase me in knowledge. (Sura Ta-Ha, 20:25-28).
Recite this dua’a 7 times after every wajib prayer to increase knowledge.

Supplication n. 34

Annee Massaniyaâ€‌ Zâ€‌urru Wa Anta Arh’amur Raah’imeen.
(O Lord) verily distress has touched me, and You are the most merciful of all mercifuls. (Sura al-Anbiya’, 21: 83).
This dua’a was recited by Prophet Ayyub. Allah put him to severe trials by taking away wealth, health and children. His father, a descendant of Ishaq, was a very rich man.
Although poor health, disease and poverty made him weak and miserable, he never complained or showed despair. His patience and endurance became a byword for coming generations till now.
Recite this dua’a to cure sickness and disease and to remove poverty.

Supplication n. 35

Laa Ilaha Illaaa Anta Subh’aanaka Innee Kuntu Minazâ€‌ Z’aalimeen
There is no god but You (O Lord). Glory be to You. Verily I was of the unjust. (Sura al-Anbiya’, 21: 83).
This verse is known as ayatul karimah, the “glorious verseâ€‌.
This dua’a was recited by prophet Yunus when he found himself in the dark belly of a big fish, who swallowed him alive.
To seek fulfillment of any legitimate desire, or to disperse afflictions and calamities, offer a two rakat salat and at the end recite this dua’a 720 times.

Supplication n. 36

Rabbi Laa Tad’arnee Fardaw wa Anta Khayrul Waaritheen
O Lord, do not leave me alone (childless), though You are the best of inheritors. (Sura al-Anbiya’, 21: 89).
This dua’a was recited by prophet Zakariyya to beseech Allah to give him a son.
Recite this dua’a 125 times after I’sha salat if you want to have a child.

Supplication n. 37

Rabbih’- Kum Bil H’aqq Wa Rabbunar Rah’maanul Musta- A’anu A’laa Maa Tas’ifoon
O Lord, judge You with truth. Our Lord is the beneficent, whose help is sought against that which you ascribe to Him. (Sura al-Anbiya’, 21: 112).
This world is a place of trial. Enjoyment in this life is for a little while. The real and permanent bliss of the next world is the aim of the true believer, which will be awarded by Allah, the true judge, after taking account of our deeds on the day of judgement. He is the beneficent Lord. He helps those who seek Hs protection from the evil of disbelievers and hypocrites.
Have full confidence in the truth of His judgement and invoke Him by reciting this dua’a to deal with your affairs justly.

Supplication n. 38

Rabbin S’urnee Bimaa Kad’d’aboon.
O my Lord! help me against their calling me a liar.(Sura al-Mu’minoon, 23: 26).
This dua’a was recited by prophet Nuh when his people refused to listen to his preaching.
Enemies of Allah become enemies of those who believe in Allah, so to overcome them and to become able to counter their false propaganda, recite this dua’a.

Supplication n. 39

Rabbi Anzilnee Munzalam Mubaarakaw Wa Anta Khayrul Munzileen
O Lord, disembark me with a blessed disembarkment, for You are the best of those who enable to disembark. (Sura al-Mu’minoon, 23: 29).
When prophet Nuh was on board the ark, Allah commanded him, and whoso was with him, to recite this dua’a.
Recite this dua’a at the time of going on a journey, or if you are migrating or moving over to another place.

Supplication n. 40

Rabbi Falaa Taj-a’lnee Fil Qawmiz’ Z’aalimeen
O Lord, then do not put me among the unjust people. (Sura al-Mu’minoon, 23: 94).
This is a dua’a to seek safety from falling into errors, or into the hands of the enemies of Allah, and to avoid sinful ways.

Supplication n. 41

Rabbanaa Aamannaa Faghfir Lanaa Warh’amnaa Wa Anta Khayrur Raah’imeen
O our Lord, we believe, so forgive us and have mercy on us, for You are the best of the Mercifuls. (Sura al-Mu’minoon, 23: 109).
On the Day of Judgement Allah will remind the disbelievers of these words which His sincere servants used to say whenever the disbelievers laughed at the believing servants of Allah.
Recite this dua’a to seek mercy of Allah which alone keeps you safe from the evil of this world and from the punishment on the Day of Judgement.

Supplication n. 42

Rabbighfir Warh’am Wa Anta Khayrur Raah’imeen
O Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the best of the Merciful. (Sura al-Mu’minoon, 23: 118).
In the Holy Qur’an Allah asks the Holy Prophet to recite this dua’a.
There is no one in the whole universe equivalent to the stats of our Holy Prophet and by asking him to invoke Allah for mercy and protection, He is, infact, showing us that even the dearest friend of Allah needs His protection.
We must recite this dua’a at all times and at all places.

Supplication n. 43

Rabbanas’rif â€کNnaa A’d’aaba Jahannama Inna A’d’aabahaa Kaana Gharaama.
O our Lord, turn away from us the torment of hell, verily its torment is continuous. (Sura al-Furqan, 25:65).
Allah says in the Holy Qur’an that His faithful servants spend their nights, prostrating (sajdah) and standing, before their Lord, and recite this dua’a.
It is highly recommended to recite this dua’a in tahajjud.

Supplication n. 44

Rabbanaa Hab Lanaa Min Azwaajinaa Wa D’urriyyaatinaa Qurrata A’-Yuniw Waj – A’lnaa Lil – Muttaqeena Imaamaa
O our Lord, grant us out of our wives and our offspring that which cheers our eyes, and make us guides of those who safeguard themselves against evil. (Sura al-Furqan, 25:74).
While pointing out the qualities of His faithful servants Allah says in the Holy Qur’an that they invoke Him to give them pious wives and obedient children and make them so much pious and God-fearing that all faithful men and women may follow their example.
(According to Imam Jafar bin Muhammad as Sadiq this is the dua’a of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib whose descendants, one after another, were elected as Imams, for the mankind, by Allah).

Supplication n. 45

Rabbi Hab Lee H’ukma Wa Alh’iqnee Bis’-S’aalih’een Waj A’l Lee Lisaana S’idqin Fil Aakhireen Waj – A’lnee Miw Warathati Jannatin Na-E’em Waghfir Li-Abee Innahoo Kaana Minazâ€‌ Zâ€‌Aaalleen Wa Laa Tukhzinee Yawma Yub-A’thoon Yawma Laa Yanfa –U’maaluw Wa Laa Banoon Illaa Man Atallaaha Biqalbin Saleem
O Lord, give me authority and unite me with the righteous, appoint for me a truthful tongue among the posterity, make me of the inheritors of the garden of bliss, forgive my father; verily, he was of those who went astray, do not disgrace me on the day when they are raised (again), the day when neither wealth nor sons will be any avail, save to him who comes to Allah with a submissive heart. (Sura ash-Shu’araa’, 26: 83-89).
Ibrahim recited this dua’a to invoke Allah to give him authority to guide and lead mankind to the right path of Allah, the only righteous way, and to pass this authority to the pious men among his posterity so that they may occupy a place of honour among those who will inherit the kingdom of paradise on account of their piety and obedience to Allah.
The Holy Prophet, Imam Ali and their descendants, the holy Imams, were the direct descendants of Prophet Ibrahim. Allah had listened to the prayer of Prophet Ibrahim and fulfilled all his desires.

Supplication n. 46

Faftah’ Baynee Wa Baynahum Fat- h’aw Wa Najjinee Wa Mam Ma-I’ya Minal Mu’mineen
(O Lord), therefore decide You between me and them a decision, and deliver me and the believers who are with me. (Sura ash-Shu’araa’, 26: 118).
After losing hope in his people, who refused to believe in Allah, prophet Nuh recited this dua’a to keep him and a few of his believing companions safe from the wrath of Allah.
Recite this dua’a whenever you are in the midst of non-believing people who want to harm you because of your faith and belief.

Supplication n. 47

Rabbi Awzi’–Nee An Ashkura Ni’-Matakal Latee An-A’mta A’layya Wa A’laa Waalidayya Wa An A’-Mala S’aalih’an – Tarzâ€‌aahu Wa Adkhilnee Bi-Rah’matika Fee I’baadikas’ S’aaliheen
O Lord, arouse me to be thankful for Your bounty which You have bestowed on me and my parents, and to do good that shall please You, and admit me by Your mercy, among Your righteous servants. (Sura an-Naml, 27: 19).
Once Prophet Sulayman with his armies of men, jinn and birds, was marching to a battlefield. When they reached the valley of the ants, an ant, seeing a huge gathering of men and jinn, warned all other ants to enter their dwellings lest Sulayman and his armies crush them, because of their negligence. Hearing this Sulayman thanked Allah and recited this dua’a.
We must recite this dua’a to thank Allah when we get His favours and bounties, or when any occasion of happiness comes into our lives, because Shaytan leads us to pride and arrogance, if we achieve success in our work and have power over men and material.

Supplication n. 48

Rabbi Innee Z’alamtu Nafsee Faghfirlee
O Lord, verily I have wronged myself, so forgive me. (Sura al-Qas’as, 28: 16).
One night Prophet Musa entered the city of Pharaohs and saw that two men were fighting, one was from his people and the other was an enemy; he went to the help of his follower and hit the other man with his fist, which killed him on the spot. Realising that it was not a good deed, he recited this dua’a to seek forgiveness of Allah and to ask protection from the certain revenge the Egyptians would take for killing one of them.
Recite this dua’a to admit your shortcomings and to seek forgiveness and protection and protection of Allah.
This dua’a will protect you from the evil of your enemies.

Supplication n. 49

Rabbi Najjinee Minal Qawmiz’ Z’aalimeen
O Lord, deliver me from the unjust people. (Sura al-Qas’as, 28: 21).
This dua’a was recited by Prophet Musa when he found the conditions in Pharaoh’s land unsuitable to stay there any longer and decided to migrate to some other country.
To avoid the cruelty of oppressive rulers; or at the time of leaving your home to escape persecution, recite this dua’a to reach safely at a safe place, for a permanene or for temporary asylum.

Supplication n. 50

Rabbin S’urnee A’lal Qawmil Mufsideen
O Lord, help me against these mischievous people. (Sura al-â€کAnkaboot, 29: 30).
This duaa was recited by the prophet Loot to make him win victory over his corrupt and shameful people.
If we are living among corrupt, debauched and immoral people, who are beyond reform, this dua’a should be recited to keep ourselves aloof from the temptations of the vulgar and sinful satanic social set up.

Supplication n. 51

Rabbi Innee Limaaa Anzalta Ilayya Min Khayrin Faqeer
O Lord, verily I have ned of what You have sent me of the good. (Sura al-Qas’as, 28: 24).
After leaving the city of Pharaohs, Prophet Musa reached Midain where he found a whole tribe of men watering their sheep. He saw that two girls were keeping back their flocks apart from those men. On enquiring he found that as their father was a very old man they had to wait till the shepherds go away.
Musa immediately watered their flock for them and recited this dua’a. Afterwards the father of the two girls who was also a prophet, hired him and gave him land to till. Later Musa married one of the two girls.
Recite this dua’a whenever you do a good deed because Allah certainly gives us the recompense of whatever good we do.
It is also said that to get a lawful profitable occupation in a new country one must recite this duaa’a.
This dua’a can also be recited at least 7 times after every wajib salat.

Supplication n. 52

Rabbi Hab Lee Minas’ S’aalih’een
O Lord, grant me a righteous (son).(Sura as-Saaffaat, 37: 10).
Saraah, the first wife of Ibrahim, was childless, therefore, she gave Haajirah as a gift to her husband, who married her and recited this dua’a, so that Allah might give him a son from the new wife. Prophet Ismail was born to Haajirah, and Allah also gave a son, Prophet Ishaq, to him from Saarah.

Supplication n. 53

Rabbanaa Wasi’ –Ta Kulla Shay-ir Rah’mataw Wa I’lman Fghfir Lil-Lad’eena Taaboo Wat-Taba-o’o Sabeelaka Waqihim A’d’aabal Jah’eem
O our Lord, You comprehend all things in (Your) mercy and knowledge, therefore forgive those who turn repentant and follow Your way, and save them from the torment of hell. (Sura al-Gafiir or al-Mu’min, 40: 7).
Allah says in the Holy Qur’an that those who bear the Arsh and all who are round about it sing the praises of Allah, and recite this dua’a to ask forgiveness for those who believe in Allah.
Recite this dua’a to admit your sins and to make up your mind not to commit sins any more, so that you may receive forgiveness and mercy of your Lord, which alone can keep you away from the fire of hell.

Supplication n. 54

Rabbanaa Wa Adkhilhum Jannaati A’dni Nillatee Wa- A’ttahum Wa Man S’alah’a Min Aabaaa-Ihim Wa Azwaajihim Wa D’urriyyaatihim Innaka Antal A’zeezul H’akeem
O our Lord, admit them to the ever-blissful gardens which You have promised to them, and those who do good from among their fathers, their wives, and their children; verily, You are the almighty, the all-wise. (Sura al-Gafiir or al-Mu’min, 40: 8).
This dua’a is the continuation of dua’a 53 to invoke Allah to make the believing men and women enter the gardens of paradise, including their spouses and children, provided they do good deeds and avoid evil conduct.

Supplication n. 55

Waqihimus Sayyi-Aat Wa Man Taqis Sayyi-Aati Yawma-Id’in Faqad Rah’imtah Wa D’aalika Huwal Fawzul A’z’eem
(O Lord), keep them away from evil, and whomsoever You keep away from evil, on this day, and him indeed You have bestowed mercy, and that is a great achievement. (Sura al-Gafiir or al-Mu’min, 40: 9).
This is a further continuation of two dua’as 53 and 54 to seek protection from Allah from the evil, because whomsoever is kept safe from the evil will be taken into His mercy on the day of reckoning. Deliverance from the fire of hell on the day of judgement is the best achievement for the faithful servants of Allah.

Supplication n. 56

Rabbi Awzi’-Nee An Ashkura Ni’-Matakal Lateee An-A’mta A’layya Wa A’laa Waalidayya Wa An A’-Mala S’aalih’an Tarzâ€‌Aahu Wa As’lih’lee Fee D’urriyyatee Innee Tubtu Ilayka Wa Innee Minal Muslimeen.
O Lord, arouse me that I may thank You for the bounties You have bestowed on me and my parents, and that I may do good which pleases You, and do good to me with regard to my offspring. Verily I turn repentant to You, and verily I am one of those who submit. (Sura al-Ahqaaf, 46: 15).
In the earlier part of this verse Allah commands man to show kindness towards parents and recite this dua’a, because his mother bears him in discomfort, and gives birth under painful labour, and they bring up the child with love and care till he or she becomes strong.
Allah has made obedience to parents obligatory and the Holy Prophet said: “Allah is happy with those who obey their parents.â€‌
Recitation of this dua’a has been made compulsory by Allah for the children to seek protection and mercy for their parents. (Please also refer to the notes of dua’as 27 and 28).
The most important thing to give thanks to Allah for the favours and bounties we receive from Him, therefore, recite this dua’a after any wajib prayer daily.

Supplication n. 57

Rabbi Annee Maghloobun Fantas’iir.
(O Lord), verily I am overcome (by those people), so give help. (Sura al-Qamar, 54: 10).
When Prophet Nuh was called mad by his people and had been driven out, he cried unto Allah and recited this dua’a.
Recite this dua’a when you are surrounded by enemies, or adverse circumstances have put you at a disadvantage. Begin this dua’a on Thursday and recite 2060 times by the end of the next Thursday, and recite 100 times after every wajib salat till you are free from the evil of enemies, or adverse circumstances.

Supplication n. 58

Rabbanagh Fir Lanaa Wa Li-Ikwaaninal Lad’eena Sabaqoonaa Bil-Eemaani Wa Laa Taj-A’lfee Quloobinaa Ghillal Lil-Lad’eena Aamanoo Rabbanaaa Innaka Ra-Oofur Rah’eem
O our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who have preceded us in the faith, and do not put a grudge in our hearts against those who believe; O Lord, verily You are Kind and Merciful. (Sura al-Hashr, 59: 10).
Allah says that those who come into faith must not envy their brothers who were before them in the faith, but seek forgiveness and mercy for themselves and their brothers-in-faith, and invoke Allah to create love and understanding among them all.
Whenever we invoke Allah for His mercy and forgiveness we must also include in our dua’a all the believing men and women.

Supplication n. 59

Rabbanaa A’layka Tawakkalnaa Wa Ilayka Anabnaa Wa Ilaykal Mas’eer
O our Lord, we put our trust in You, and we turn repentant to You, and to You is our final returning. (Sura al-Mumtahanah, 60: 4).
Faith should never be allowed to be corrupted even for the sake of the nearest relatives (parents, wife or children), says the Holy Qur’an, and gives the example of Prophet Ibrahim who discarded all his family members except his wife, his nephew and a few others who were true believers, to show that there would be hostility and hate between them until they believe in Allah, and recited this dua’a.
Put your trust in Allah alone and turn repentant to Him because we will one day certainly go to Him for reckoning and then His mercy and forgiveness alone will keep us away from the fire of hell.

Supplication n. 60

Rabbanaa Atmim Lanaa Nooranaa Waghfirlanaa Innaka A’laa Kulli Shay-In Qadeer
O our Lord, perfect for us our light, and grant us protection. Verily You have power over all things. (Sura at-Tah’reem, 66: 8).
The Holy Qur’an say that on the day of judgement the Holy Prophet and those who believed with him, will occupy the highest status, and their lights will run before them, and they will recite this dua’a.
Ibn Abbas said that the companions of the Holy Prophet in this verse are Imam Ali and his friends who will recite this dua’a.

Supplication n. 61

Rabbibni Lee I’ndaka Baytan Fil-Jannati
O Lord, build for me a house in the Garden. (Sura at-Tah’reem, 66: 11).
To all believers the Holy Qur’an gives the example of Asiya, the wife of Pharaoh, one of the four chosen women, who recited this dua’a. Although she was near to the worst enemy of Allah, Pharaoh, who watched her day and night, yet she gathered courage to follow the right path and saved Prophet Musa from the evil designs of Pharaoh, when Musa was just-born baby.
She also accepted the true faith of Allah by watching the miracles of Allah through which He kept safe Musa from the evil schemes of Pharaoh. She preferred good in the hereafter over success in this world and wanted a house in paradise, where she would live for ever.

Supplication n. 62

Rabbighfir Lee Wa Liwaalidayya Wa Liman Dakhala Baytiya Mu’minaw Wa Lil-Moomineena Al Mu’minaat Wa Laa Tazidiz’z’aalimeena Illaa Tabaaraa
O Lord, forgive me, my parents and him who enters my abode as a believer, and the believing men and believing women, and do not give the unjust increase save in perdition. (Sura Nuh, 71:28).
This dua’a was recited by Prophet Nuh when his people disobeyed him and revolted against Allah, to invoke Allah to forgive him, and his parents and believing men and believing women, and to destroy the infidels.
This dua’a is recited in the qunoot of salatul walaydayn(parents).

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