Prophet Ibrahim's Dua for Prayer and Forgiveness
Source: Quran 14:40-41
رَبِّاجْعَلْنِيمُقِيمَالصَّلَاةِوَمِنذُرِّيَّتِيۚرَبَّنَاوَتَقَبَّلْدُعَاءِرَبَّنَااغْفِرْلِيوَلِوَالِدَيَّوَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَيَوْمَيَقُومُالْحِسَابُ
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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
Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) made this profound supplication after settling his family in the barren valley of Makkah. He expressed his deep concern for the spiritual well-being of his offspring, asking Allah to make himself and his descendants steadfast in prayer.
Benefit
This dua teaches us to prioritize prayer in our lives and the lives of our families, recognizing its central role in faith. It also instills the vital practice of seeking comprehensive forgiveness for ourselves, our parents, and all believers, especially for the Day of Judgment.
When to Recite
This is a general Quranic supplication that can be recited anytime, particularly when reflecting on the importance of prayer and seeking forgiveness.