By: Ajape Sefiu A., Adedeji Monsurat A.
Our Spiritual Digest for the second day of Ramadan is another beautiful supplication derived from the Qur’an, Surah Al-Baqarah (2:128).
This du’a was made by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his son, Prophet Ismail (AS) while they were building the Kaaba in Makkah.
It is a powerful supplication asking for guidance, submission to Allah, and the purification of their descendants.
رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُسْلِمَةً لَكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Our Lord, and make us Muslims [in submission] to You, and [raise] from our descendants a nation [in submission] to You. And show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.
Detailed Breakdown of the Du’a:
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رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ
“Our Lord, and make us Muslims [in submission] to You.”- Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS) prayed for themselves to remain fully obedient to Allah in their faith and actions.
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وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُسْلِمَةً لَكَ
“And [raise] from our descendants a nation [in submission] to You.”- They asked Allah to bless their progeny with faith so that future generations remain steadfast in Islam.
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وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا
“And show us our rites [of worship].”- This refers to seeking Allah’s guidance in performing Hajj and Umrah, ensuring that their acts of worship are in accordance with His will.
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وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا
“And accept our repentance.”- Even though Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS) were devout, they still sought Allah’s forgiveness, demonstrating humility.
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إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
“Indeed, You are the Accepting of Repentance, the Merciful.”- Acknowledging that only Allah can accept repentance and grant mercy.
Significance of This Du’a:
- It teaches submission to Allah and seeking His guidance.
- It highlights the importance of raising righteous children who follow the path of Islam.
- It emphasizes the need for forgiveness and purification in our worship.
- It connects to Hajj and Umrah, as Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS) sought guidance in fulfilling the pilgrimage.
When to Recite This Du’a:
- When seeking Allah’s guidance and submission in your life.
- When praying for your children and future generations to remain on the right path.
- When preparing for Hajj or Umrah.
- When asking for repentance and mercy from Allah.
This du’a is a reminder of humility, faith, and the importance of continuously seeking Allah’s guidance in every aspect of life.
May Allah make us among those who submit to Him completely. Ameen.
May Allah accept our prayers and keep us steadfast in faith. Ameen.
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