A Dua for Allah’s Promises
Arabic
رَبَّنَا وَآتِنَا مَا وَعَدتَّنَا عَلَىٰ رُسُلِكَ وَلَا تُخْزِنَا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ۗ إِنَّكَ لَا تُخْلِفُ الْمِيعَادَ
Transliteration
Rabbanaa wa aatinaa maa wa’attanaa ‘alaa rusulika wa laa tukhzinaa yawmal qiyaamah; innaka laa tukhliful mee’aad
Translation
Our Lord, and 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.
Reference: Surah Al-Imran, 3:194
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The supplication “رَبَّنَا وَآتِنَا مَا وَعَدتَّنَا عَلَىٰ رُسُلِكَ وَلَا تُخْزِنَا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ۗ إِنَّكَ لَا تُخْلِفُ الْمِيعَادَ,” or “Rabbanaa wa aatinaa maa wa’attanaa,” is a profound dua that highlights the believer’s reliance on Allah’s promises and protection, especially on the Day of Judgment. It translates as “Our Lord, and 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.”
This dua is incredibly important to me as it touches on both faith and trust in Allah. We all have moments in life when we need to remind ourselves that Allah’s promises are true, and this dua is a plea to receive those divine rewards while being shielded from disgrace in the Hereafter. The dua “Rabbanaa wa aatinaa maa wa’attanaa” encourages us to reflect on the promises given to us by Allah through the prophets and reminds us that, despite our imperfections, we can still seek His mercy and protection from shame on the Day of Resurrection.
What stands out specially to in this dua is the combination of hope and humility. On one hand, it acknowledges the promises made by Allah, which gives us hope for a better life in the Hereafter. On the other hand, it is a plea for protection, asking not to be disgraced in the most critical moment of existence – the Day of Judgment. This balance between faith in divine promises and fear of being unworthy is deeply humbling.
Benefits of the Dua “Rabbanaa wa aatinaa maa wa’attanaa”:
Trust in Allah’s Promises: The dua is a request for the fulfillment of the promises Allah made through His prophets, emphasizing faith in His word.
Protection from Disgrace: It asks Allah to protect us from humiliation on the Day of Judgment, ensuring a sense of dignity in the Hereafter.
Strengthens Faith: By acknowledging Allah’s promises, this dua helps to strengthen your faith in the ultimate rewards awaiting believers.
Encourages Reflection on Prophetic Teachings: The mention of Allah’s promises delivered through the messengers encourages reflection on the teachings of the prophets.
Spiritual Peace: Reciting this dua can bring peace of mind, knowing that Allah’s promises will be fulfilled, and we are under His protection.
Humility and Accountability: The plea for not being disgraced reminds us of our responsibility and encourages us to remain humble and seek forgiveness.
Hope for the Hereafter: This dua reflects hope in the eternal life promised to believers, reinforcing the importance of preparing for the Day of Judgment.
I’m concluding this post here, hope this post had been beneficial for all of you. Please pray for me.As always I seek refuge in Allah Almighty from all kinds of harm and pray that He makes my work easy. I also pray that He considers this effort a means of salvation for us in this world and the hereafter. Whatever is good in my writing is entirely a blessing from Allah Almighty, and any faults are due to Satan (Devil) and my own lack of knowledge. JazakAllah. (Thank you).
