Dua for a Bedouin Seeking Words of Remembrance
Source: Muslim 2696
جَاءَأَعْرَابِيٌّإِلَىرَسُولِاللَّهِصلىاللهعليهوسلمفَقَالَ:عَلِّمْنِيكَلاماًأَقُولُهُ:قَالَ:((قُلْ:لاَإِلَهَإِلاَّاللَّهُوَحْدَهُلاَشَرِيكَلَهُ،اللَّهُأَكْبَرُكَبِيراً،وَالْحَمْدُلِلَّهِكَثِيراً،سُبْحَانَاللَّهِرَبِّالعَالَمِينَ،لاَحَوْلَوَلاَقُوَّةَإِلاَّبِاللَّهِالْعَزِيزِالْحَكِيمِ))قَالَ:فَهَؤُلاَءِلِرَبِّي،فَمَالِي؟قَالَ:((قُلْ:اللَّهُمَّاغْفِرْلِي،وَارْحَمْنِي،وَاهْدِنِي،وَارْزُقْنِي)).
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Transliteration
La ilaha ill-Allahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, Allahu akbaru kabeeran, wal-hamdu lillahi katheeran, subhanallahi Rabbil-'alameen, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-'azeezil-hakeem. Allahumma-ghfir li, warhamni, wahdini, warzuqni.
Translation
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner. Allah is the Greatest, and much praise is due to Allah. How perfect Allah is, the Lord of the worlds. There is no might nor power except with Allah, the Almighty, the All-Wise. O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, and provide for me.
Context
A Bedouin once came to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asking for a concise yet comprehensive supplication. The Prophet ﷺ taught him words that encompass glorifying Allah, acknowledging His oneness, and seeking His forgiveness, mercy, guidance, and provision.
Benefit
This dua beautifully balances acknowledging Allah's absolute sovereignty with a direct request for personal needs, covering spiritual and worldly well-being.
When to Recite
Can be recited at any time, especially when seeking comprehensive blessings.