The 40 Rabbana Duas from the Qur’an hold immense significance in a Muslim’s spiritual journey and serve as a cornerstone for worship, guidance, and connection with Allah. Below is a detailed explanation of their importance:
1. Divine Connection
These duas establish a direct link between the believer and Allah. The invocation of “Rabbana” (Our Lord) is a profound acknowledgment of Allah as the Sustainer, Creator, and the One to whom we turn in times of need.
2. Comprehensive Supplications
The 40 Rabbana Duas cover a wide range of human needs and emotions:
- Forgiveness and Mercy: Seeking pardon for sins (e.g., 2:286, 7:23).
- Guidance and Strength: Asking for steadfastness and victory (e.g., 2:250, 3:147).
- Worldly and Eternal Goodness: Balancing the dunya (world) and akhirah (hereafter) (e.g., 2:201).
- Patience and Endurance: Requesting patience in adversity (e.g., 7:126).
These themes make the Rabbana Duas universally applicable to daily life.
40 Rabbana Duas with English Translation
1. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:127)
“Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka Antas-Samee’ul-‘Aleem.”
Translation: “Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing.”
2. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:128)
“Rabbana wa aj’alna Muslimayni laka wa min dhurriyyatina Ummatan Muslimatan laka wa arina manasikana watub ‘alayna innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Raheem.”
Translation: “Our Lord, make us Muslims [in submission] to You, and [raise] from our descendants a Muslim nation [in submission] to You. And show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.”
3. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:201)
“Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-naar.”
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.”
4. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:250)
“Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna ‘alal-qawmil-kaafireen.”
Translation: “Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.”
5. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)
“Rabbana la tu’akhidhna in nasina aw akhta’na.”
Translation: “Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we forget or make a mistake.”
6. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)
“Rabbana wa la tahmil ‘alayna isran kama hamaltahu ‘alal-ladhina min qablina.”
Translation: “Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us.”
7. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)
“Rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bih wa’fu ‘anna waghfir lana warhamna Anta Mawlana fansurna ‘alal-qawmil-kaafireen.”
Translation: “Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.”
8. Surah Aal-E-Imran (3:8)
“Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba’da idh hadaytana wa hab lana milladunka rahmatan innaka Antal-Wahhab.”
Translation: “Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.”
9. Surah Aal-E-Imran (3:9)
“Rabbana innaka jami’un-nasi li-yawmil la raiba fih innaka la tukhliful-mi’ad.”
Translation: “Our Lord, surely You will gather the people for a Day about which there is no doubt. Indeed, Allah does not fail in His promise.”
10. Surah Aal-E-Imran (3:16)
“Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana dhunubana waqina ‘adhaban-naar.”
Translation: “Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
11. Surah Aal-E-Imran (3:147)
“Rabbana ighfir lana dhunubana wa israfana fi amrina wathabbit aqdamana wansurna ‘alal qawmil kafireen.”
Translation: “Our Lord, forgive us our sins and the excess [committed] in our affairs, and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.”
12. Surah Aal-E-Imran (3:191)
“Rabbana ma khalaqta hadha batilan subhanaka faqina ‘adhaban-naar.”
Translation: “Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
13. Surah Aal-E-Imran (3:193)
“Rabbana innana sami’na munadiyan yunadi lil-imani an aminu birabbikum fa-amanna Rabbana faghfir lana dhunubana wa kaffir ‘anna sayyiatina watawaffana ma’al-abrar.”
Translation: “Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith, [saying], ‘Believe in your Lord,’ and we have believed. Our Lord, so forgive us our sins and remove from us our misdeeds and cause us to die with the righteous.”
14. Surah Aal-E-Imran (3:194)
“Rabbana wa atina ma wa’attana ‘ala rusulika wa la tukhzina yawmal-qiyamah innaka la tukhliful mi’ad.”
Translation: “Our Lord, grant us what You promised us through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, You do not fail in [Your] promise.”
15. Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:114)
“Rabbana anzil ‘alayna ma’idatan minas-sama’i takunu lana ‘idali awwalina wa akhirina wa ayatan mink wa arzuqna wa anta khayrur-raziqeen.”
Translation: “Our Lord, send down to us a table [spread with food] from the heaven to be for us a festival for the first of us and the last of us and a sign from You. And provide for us, and You are the best of providers.”
16. Surah Al-A’raf (7:23)
“Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana watarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasireen.”
Translation: “Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.”
17. Surah Al-A’raf (7:47)
“Rabbana la taj’alna ma’al-qawmiz-zalimeen.”
Translation: “Our Lord, do not place us with the wrongdoing people.”
18. Surah Al-A’raf (7:126)
“Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran watawaffana Muslimeen.”
Translation: “Our Lord, pour upon us patience and let us die as Muslims [in submission to You].”
19. Surah Yunus (10:10)
“Rabbana laka alhamdu.”
Translation: “Our Lord, to You is [due all] praise.”
20. Surah Ibrahim (14:38)
“Rabbana innaka ta’lamu ma nukhfi wama nu’linu wama yakhfa ‘ala Allahi min shay’in fil-ardi wala fis-sama’i.”
Translation: “Our Lord, indeed You know what we conceal and what we declare, and nothing is hidden from Allah on the earth or in the heaven.”
21. Surah Ibrahim (14:40)
“Rabbana wa taqabbal du’a.”
Translation: “Our Lord, and accept my supplication.”
22. Surah Ibrahim (14:41)
“Rabbana ighfir li waliwalidayya wa lil-mu’mineena yawma yaqoomul-hisab.”
Translation: “Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.”
23. Surah Al-Hijr (15:65)
“Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba’da idh hadaytana.”
Translation: “Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us.”
24. Surah Al-Isra (17:80)
“Rabbana adkhilna mudkhala sidqin wa akhrijni mukhraja sidqin.”
Translation: “My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance and to exit a sound exit.”
25. Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:118)
“Rabbana a’udhu bika min adhabi jahannam.”
Translation: “My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of Hellfire.”
26. Surah Al-Qasas (28:24)
“Rabbana inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqir.”
Translation: “My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.”
27. Surah Al-Ahzab (33:21)
“Rabbana atina fi dunya hasanatan.”
Translation: “Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good.”
28. Surah Saba (34:25)
“Rabbana antum mas’uloon.”
Translation: “Our Lord, You alone are responsible.”
29. Surah Al-Taghabun (64:14)
“Rabbana aghfirlana dhunubana.”
Translation: “Our Lord, forgive us our sins.”
30. Surah Al-Mumtahina (60:5)
“Rabbana la taj’alna fitnatan lil-qawmiz-zalimeen.”
Translation: “Our Lord, make us not [objects of] torment for the wrongdoing people.”
31. Surah Al-Mumtahina (60:4)
“Rabbana ‘alayka tawakkalna wa ilayka anabna wa ilaykal-maseer.”
Translation: “Our Lord, upon You we have relied, and to You we have returned, and to You is the destination.”
32. Surah Al-Mumtahina (60:5)
“Rabbana la taj’alna fitnatan lil-ladhina kafaru waghfir lana Rabbana innaka Antal-Azizul-Hakim.”
Translation: “Our Lord, make us not [objects of] trial for the disbelievers and forgive us, our Lord. Indeed, it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.”
33. Surah At-Tahrim (66:8)
“Rabbana atmim lana noorana waghfir lana innaka ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.”
Translation: “Our Lord, perfect for us our light and forgive us. Indeed, You are over all things competent.”
34. Surah Al-Furqan (25:74)
“Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a’yunin waj’alna lil-muttaqina imama.”
Translation: “Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.”
35. Surah As-Saffat (37:100)
“Rabbana hab li min as-salihin.”
Translation: “My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous.”
36. Surah Az-Zumar (39:7)
“Rabbana aghfir lana dhunubana wa’fu ‘anna.”
Translation: “Our Lord, forgive us our sins and pardon us.”
37. Surah Az-Zumar (39:38)
“Rabbana ma khalaqta hadha batilan.”
Translation: “Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly.”
38. Surah Ghafir (40:7)
“Rabbana wasi’ta kulla shay’in rahmatan wa ‘ilma, faghfir lilladhina tabu wattaba’u sabilak waqihim ‘adhabal-jaheem.”
Translation: “Our Lord, You have encompassed all things in mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who have repented and followed Your way and protect them from the punishment of Hellfire.”
39. Surah Ghafir (40:8)
“Rabbana wa adkhilhum jannati ‘Adninil-lati wa’adtahum wa man salaha min abaihim wa azwajihim wa dhurriyyatihim innaka Antal-‘Azizul-Hakim.”
Translation: “Our Lord, admit them to Gardens of Perpetual Residence which You have promised them, and whoever was righteous among their fathers, their spouses, and their descendants. Indeed, it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.”
40. Surah Ghafir (40:9)
“Rabbana waqihim us-sayyi’at wa man taqi us-sayyi’at yawma’idhin faqad rahimtahu wa dhalika huwal-fawzul-‘azheem.”
Translation: “Our Lord, protect them from the evil consequences [of their deeds]. And he whom You protect from evil consequences that Day – You will have given him mercy. And that is the great attainment.”
Importance of 40 Rabbana Duas
Qur’anic Origin
Being sourced from the Qur’an, these duas are directly revealed by Allah, ensuring their perfection and relevance. Reciting them aligns the believer’s words with divine guidance and wisdom.
A Model for Personal Supplication
The 40 Rabbana Duas serve as a template for personal prayers. They teach the etiquette of supplication:
- Praising Allah before making requests.
- Acknowledging human limitations and dependence on Allah.
- Asking for both spiritual and material blessings.
Spiritual Healing and Tranquility
Regular recitation of these duas provides comfort and peace, especially in difficult times. They remind believers of Allah’s mercy and the hope for His help, fostering resilience and inner strength.
Strengthening Faith
By reciting these duas, one reflects on Allah’s names, attributes, and promises. This reflection strengthens faith and cultivates reliance (tawakkul) on Allah.
Forgiveness and Protection
Many of these duas seek Allah’s forgiveness, protection from Hellfire, and entry into Paradise. They keep believers mindful of their ultimate goal—the Hereafter.
Family and Community Well-Being
Several Rabbana Duas focus on family, such as asking for righteous offspring (e.g., 3:38, 25:74) and forgiveness for parents and ancestors (e.g., 14:41). These duas promote unity, love, and mutual support within families and communities.
Patience and Gratitude in Trials
Duas like “Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran” (Our Lord, pour upon us patience) teach the importance of remaining patient and grateful during hardships, fostering a balanced perspective.
Encouragement for Consistency in Worship
The variety of themes ensures that believers can incorporate these duas into their daily prayers, including:
- Salah (formal prayer): Reciting them in sujood (prostration) or after salah.
- Daily Life: Using them as personal invocations during moments of reflection or need.
Building a Relationship with the Qur’an
Learning and reciting these duas encourages Muslims to engage deeply with the Qur’an, increasing their understanding and appreciation of its teachings.
Focus on the Hereafter
Many Rabbana Duas emphasize the believer’s ultimate accountability and the Day of Judgment, fostering mindfulness and preparation for the Hereafter.
Universality
The 40 Rabbana Duas transcend time, culture, and circumstances. They are relevant to all Muslims, regardless of their situation, uniting them in a common spiritual language.
Memorization and Propagation
Memorizing these duas fosters a lifelong spiritual toolset. Sharing them with others fulfills the responsibility of propagating knowledge and spreading the beauty of Islam.
Evidence of Prophetic Practice
The Prophets (peace be upon them) used these Rabbana Duas in their supplications, setting an example for their followers. By reciting these duas, believers follow in the footsteps of Prophets Ibrahim, Musa, and Muhammad (peace be upon them).
40 Rabbana Duas with English Translation PDF
