Prophet Ibrahim's Dua for Prayer and Forgiveness
Source: Quran 14:40-41
رَبِّٱجْعَلْنِىمُقِيمَٱلصَّلَوٰةِوَمِنذُرِّيَّتِىۚرَبَّنَاوَتَقَبَّلْدُعَآءِرَبَّنَاٱغْفِرْلِىوَلِوٰلِدَىَّوَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَيَوْمَيَقُومُٱلْحِسَابُ
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Transliteration
Rabbij'alni muqimas-salati wa min dhurriyyati. Rabbana wa taqabbal du'a. Rabbanaghfir li wa liwalidayya wa lil-mu'minina Yawma yaqumul-hisab.
Translation
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication. Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers on the Day the account is established.
Context
This profound supplication comes from Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), recorded in the Quran. He made this dua after establishing his family in the barren valley of Makkah, demonstrating his deep concern for the spiritual well-being of his progeny and all believers.
Benefit
Reciting this dua connects us to the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), asking Allah to make us steadfast in prayer and to grant forgiveness to ourselves, our parents, and the entire Muslim community.
When to Recite
This comprehensive dua can be recited at any time, especially when seeking steadfastness in prayer and forgiveness.