The spiritual digest for Ramadan day 22 is a supplication from Surah Al-Baqarah (2:128).
This verse is a dua (supplication) made by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son, Prophet Ismail (Ishmael) as they were constructing the Kaaba in Makkah. It reflects their devotion, humility, and desire for their descendants to remain on the path of Islam.
رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Rabbanaa waj‘alnaa muslimayni laka wa min dhurriyyatina ummatan muslimatan laka wa arinaa manaasikanaa wa tub ‘alaynaa innaka Anta at-Tawwaabu ar-Raheem.
Our Lord! Make us both submissive to You, and from our descendants, a nation that submits to You. And show us our rites (of worship) and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepter of repentance, the Most Merciful. (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:128)
Word-by-Word Breakdown & Meaning:
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رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ
Rabbanaa waj’alnaa muslimaini laka-
Our Lord! Make us both (Ibrahim and Ismail) Muslims in submission to You.
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They seek complete surrender to Allah’s will, showing that true Islam is submission and obedience to the Creator.
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وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ
Wamin dhurriyyaatinaa ummatan muslimatan laka-
And from our descendants, a nation (community) that submits to You.
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They ask Allah not just for themselves but for their future generations to remain firm in faith.
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وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا
Wa arina manaasikanaa-
And show us our rites (of worship).
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This refers to seeking divine guidance on how to properly worship Allah, particularly regarding the Hajj pilgrimage and acts of devotion.
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وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا
Watub ‘alainaa-
And accept our repentance.
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Despite being chosen prophets, they remain humble and seek Allah’s forgiveness, setting an example for all believers.
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إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Innaka anta at-Tawwabu ar-Raheem-
Indeed, You are the Accepter of repentance, the Most Merciful.
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They acknowledge Allah’s attributes of Tawwaab (Accepter of repentance) and Raheem (Most Merciful), affirming His willingness to forgive and guide those who turn to Him.
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Lessons from This Verse
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True Islam is Submission – Ibrahim and Ismail pray for themselves and their descendants to be true Muslims, meaning those who wholeheartedly submit to Allah’s will.
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Concern for Future Generations – This highlights the importance of raising righteous children and making dua for their guidance.
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Seeking Knowledge of Worship – Worship should be performed correctly, and we must always seek knowledge and guidance.
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Repentance is Essential – Even prophets sought forgiveness, teaching us that no matter how pious we are, we should always repent.
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Allah’s Mercy is Infinite – Allah is always ready to accept repentance and guide those who turn to Him sincerely.
Context in the Quran
This verse is part of a series of supplications made by Prophet Ibrahim, recorded in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:124-129).
These verses emphasize the importance of faith, obedience, and the establishment of monotheism through the legacy of Ibrahim.
Final Reflection
This dua is a powerful supplication that we can also use in our own prayers, asking Allah to keep us and our descendants firm in Islam and to guide us in our acts of worship. It serves as a beautiful reminder of the importance of submission, seeking knowledge, and repenting to Allah regularly.
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