Rabbana Atina fid-Dunya Hasanah
Source: Quran 2:201
رَبَّنَاآتِنَافِيالدُّنْيَاحَسَنَةًوَفِيالْآخِرَةِحَسَنَةًوَقِنَاعَذَابَالنَّارِ
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Transliteration
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah, wa fil-akhirati hasanah, wa qina adhaban-nar
Translation
Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Context
This profound supplication, found in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:201), represents a comprehensive plea to Allah. It encapsulates the believer's desire for all forms of goodness in their worldly life and in the eternal hereafter. Furthermore, it seeks ultimate protection from the torment of the Fire, demonstrating a balanced perspective on worldly blessings and eternal salvation.
Benefit
Reciting this dua fosters a holistic spiritual outlook, encouraging believers to seek well-being and blessings not only in their immediate existence but also for their ultimate destiny. It instills a deep reliance on Allah for both temporal and eternal felicity, and protection from eternal suffering.
When to Recite
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) frequently recited this comprehensive dua, making it suitable for any time and occasion.