40 Rabbana Duas
From the Holy Quran
Complete collection with Arabic, transliteration, translation & benefits
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:201)
Rabbana atina fi’d-dunya hasanatan wa fi’l-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhab an-nar
Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
This comprehensive dua covers all aspects of life – worldly success, spiritual success, and protection from hellfire. It’s one of the most complete prayers.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)
Rabbana la tu’akhidhna in nasina aw akhta’na
Our Lord, do not take us to account if we forget or make a mistake.
Seeking Allah’s mercy for human errors and forgetfulness. Allah has accepted this prayer as mentioned in hadith.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)
Rabbana wa la tahmil ‘alayna isran kama hamaltahu ‘ala’lladhina min qablina
Our Lord, and do not place upon us a burden as You placed upon those before us.
Asking Allah not to burden us with difficult tests like previous nations. Shows humility and seeking ease.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)
Rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bih
Our Lord, and do not burden us with that which we have no ability to bear.
Seeking Allah’s mercy to not be tested beyond our capacity. Allah promises He doesn’t burden souls beyond their ability.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286)
Rabbana wa’fu ‘anna waghfir lana warhamna anta mawlana fansurna ‘ala’l-qawm al-kafirin
Our Lord, and pardon us and forgive us and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.
Comprehensive prayer for forgiveness, mercy, and divine protection. Acknowledges Allah as our guardian and helper.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:8)
Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba’da idh hadaytana wa hab lana min ladunka rahmatan innaka anta’l-wahhab
Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
Seeking steadfastness in faith and protection from going astray. Essential for maintaining guidance throughout life.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:9)
Rabbana innaka jami’u’n-nasi li yawmin la rayba fih inna’llaha la yukhliful mi’ad
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.
Acknowledgment of the Day of Judgment and Allah’s truthfulness. Increases consciousness of the afterlife.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:16)
Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana dhunubana wa qina ‘adhab an-nar
Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Declaration of faith combined with seeking forgiveness and protection. Links belief with repentance.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:53)
Rabbana amanna bima anzalta wattaba’na’r-rasula faktubna ma’a’sh-shahidin
Our Lord, we have believed in what You revealed and we have followed the messenger, so register us among the witnesses.
Affirming faith in divine revelation and following the Prophet. Asking to be counted among the righteous witnesses.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:147)
Rabbanagh fir lana dhunubana wa israfana fi amrina wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna ‘ala’l-qawm al-kafirin
Our Lord, forgive us our sins and the excess in our affairs and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.
Comprehensive prayer for forgiveness, steadfastness, and victory. Perfect for times of difficulty and challenge.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:191)
Rabbana ma khalaqta hadha batilan subhanaka faqina ‘adhab an-nar
Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You, so protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Recognition of Allah’s wisdom in creation and seeking protection from hellfire. Shows deep contemplation of creation.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:192)
Rabbana innaka man tudkhil an-nara faqad akhzaytahu wa ma li’z-zalimina min ansar
Our Lord, indeed whoever You admit to the Fire – You have disgraced him, and for the wrongdoers there are no helpers.
Acknowledgment of Allah’s justice and the consequences of wrongdoing. Increases fear of Allah and repentance.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:193)
Rabbana innana sami’na munadiyan yunadi li’l-imani an aminu bi rabbikum fa amanna
Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith, saying, ‘Believe in your Lord,’ and we have believed.
Response to divine guidance and declaration of faith. Shows gratitude for being guided to Islam.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:194)
Rabbana faghfir lana dhunubana wa kaffir ‘anna sayyi’atina wa tawaffana ma’a’l-abrar
Our Lord, so forgive us our sins and remove from us our misdeeds and cause us to die with the righteous.
Prayer for forgiveness and a righteous death in good company. Essential dua for spiritual purification.
Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:195)
Rabbana wa atina ma wa’adtana ‘ala rusulika wa la tukhzina yawm al-qiyamati innaka la tukhlif al-mi’ad
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 promise.
Seeking fulfillment of Allah’s promises and honor on Judgment Day. Shows trust in Allah’s truthfulness.
Surah Al-A’raf (7:23)
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakūnanna min al-khasirin
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.
The repentance of Adam and Hawwa. Perfect for acknowledging mistakes and seeking Allah’s mercy. Highly recommended for tawbah.
Surah Al-A’raf (7:89)
Rabbana iftah baynana wa bayna qawmina bil-haqqi wa anta khayr al-fatihin
Our Lord, decide between us and our people in truth, and You are the best of those who give decision.
Seeking Allah’s judgment in disputes and trusting His perfect justice. Useful during conflicts and seeking truth.
Surah Yunus (10:85-86)
Rabbana la taj’alna fitnatan li’l-qawm az-zalimina wa najjina bi rahmatika min al-qawm al-kafirin
Our Lord, make us not a trial for the wrongdoing people and save us by Your mercy from the disbelieving people.
Protection from being a source of temptation for others and salvation from oppressors. Guidance for righteous living.
Surah Ibrahim (14:35)
Rabbi aj’al hadha’l-balada aminan wajnubni wa baniyya an na’bud al-asnam
My Lord, make this city secure and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.
Ibrahim’s prayer for Makkah and protection from idolatry. Excellent for parents seeking protection for their children from shirk.
Surah Ibrahim (14:38)
Rabbana innaka ta’lamu ma nukhfi wa ma nu’lin wa ma yakhfa ‘ala’llahi min shay’in fi’l-ardi wa la fi’s-sama
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.
Acknowledgment of Allah’s complete knowledge. Encourages honesty and consciousness that Allah knows all our thoughts and actions.
Surah Ibrahim (14:40)
Rabbi aj’alni muqim as-salati wa min dhurriyyati rabbana wa taqabbal du’a
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.
Ibrahim’s prayer for consistency in salah for himself and his offspring. Excellent dua for parents and establishing regular prayer.
Surah Ibrahim (14:41)
Rabbanagh fir li wa li walidayya wa li’l-mu’minina yawma yaqum al-hisab
Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.
Comprehensive prayer for forgiveness on Judgment Day including parents and all believers. Shows care for family and ummah.
Surah Al-Isra (17:80)
Rabbi adkhilni mudkhala sidqin wa akhrijni mukhraja sidqin waj’al li min ladunka sultanan nasira
My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance and to exit a sound exit and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority.
Prayer for honorable beginnings and endings in all endeavors, with divine support. Great for new ventures and travels.
Surah Al-Kahf (18:10)
Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi’ lana min amrina rashada
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.
Prayer of the youth of the cave seeking mercy and guidance. Perfect for seeking divine direction in difficult situations.
Surah Maryam (19:4)
Rabbi inni wahana’l-‘azmu minni washta’ala’r-ra’su shaiban wa lam akun bi du’a’ika rabbi shaqiyya
My Lord, indeed my bones have weakened, and my head has filled with white, and never have I been in my supplication to You, my Lord, unhappy.
Zakariya’s humble prayer acknowledging old age while expressing faith in Allah’s response. Good for elderly and seeking Allah’s favor.
Surah Maryam (19:6)
Rabbi hab li min ladunka waliyyan yarithu-ni wa yarithu min ali ya’qub waj’alhu rabbi radiyya
My Lord, grant me from Yourself an heir who will inherit from me and inherit from the family of Jacob, and make him, my Lord, pleasing.
Zakariya’s prayer for righteous offspring. Excellent dua for those seeking children and for righteous progeny.
Surah Ta-Ha (20:25-28)
Rabbi’shrah li sadri wa yassir li amri wahlul ‘uqdatan min lisani yafqahu qawli
My Lord, expand for me my breast and ease for me my task and untie the knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech.
Musa’s prayer before facing Pharaoh. Perfect for confidence, clear communication, and success in important tasks or presentations.
Surah Al-Anbiya (21:83)
Rabbi inni massaniya’d-durru wa anta arham ar-rahimin
My Lord, indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the most merciful of the merciful.
Ayyub’s prayer during severe trials. Most powerful dua for relief from any hardship, illness, or difficulty. Highly recommended during tough times.
Surah Al-Anbiya (21:87)
La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu min az-zalimin
There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.
Yunus’s prayer from inside the whale. Most powerful for relief from distress and getting out of seemingly impossible situations.
Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:26)
Rabbi’nsurni bima kadhdhabun
My Lord, support me because they have denied me.
Nuh’s prayer when his people rejected him. Seeking Allah’s help when facing rejection or opposition for standing for truth.
Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:97-98)
Rabbi a’udhu bika min hamazat ash-shayatin wa a’udhu bika rabbi an yahdhurun
My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of devils, and I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me.
Protection from Satan’s whispers and presence. Essential for spiritual protection and maintaining pure thoughts and actions.
Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:109)
Rabbana amanna faghfir lana warhamna wa anta khayr ar-rahimin
Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy upon us, and You are the best of the merciful.
Simple but powerful declaration of faith with plea for forgiveness and mercy. Acknowledges Allah as the most merciful.
Surah Al-Furqan (25:65)
Rabbana’srif ‘anna ‘adhab jahannam inna ‘adhabaha kana gharama
Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Hell. Indeed, its punishment is ever adhering.
Prayer of the righteous servants seeking protection from hellfire. Essential for remembering the afterlife and seeking Allah’s protection.
Surah Al-Furqan (25:74)
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a’yunin waj’alna li’l-muttaqina imama
Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.
Perfect dua for married couples and families. Seeks righteous spouses and children who bring joy, and to be role models for others.
Surah Ash-Shu’ara (26:83)
Rabbi hab li hukman wa alhiqni bi’s-salihin
My Lord, grant me authority and join me with the righteous.
Ibrahim’s prayer for wisdom and joining the righteous. Excellent for seeking leadership qualities and righteous company.
Surah Ash-Shu’ara (26:86)
Waghfir li abi innahu kana min ad-dallin
And forgive my father. Indeed, he has been of those astray.
Ibrahim’s prayer for his father’s forgiveness. Shows mercy and concern for family members who may be on the wrong path.
Surah An-Naml (27:19)
Rabbi awzi’ni an ashkura ni’mataka’llati an’amta ‘alayya wa ‘ala walidayya wa an a’mala salihan tardahu
My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve.
Sulaiman’s prayer for gratitude and righteous deeds. Perfect for expressing thankfulness and seeking guidance for good actions.
Surah Al-Qasas (28:16)
Rabbi inni zalamtu nafsi faghfir li
My Lord, indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me.
Musa’s immediate repentance after making a mistake. Perfect for quick acknowledgment of sins and seeking immediate forgiveness.
Surah Al-Qasas (28:21)
Rabbi najjini min al-qawm az-zalimin
My Lord, save me from the wrongdoing people.
Musa’s prayer when fleeing from Pharaoh’s people. Essential for protection from oppressors and unjust people.
Surah Al-Qasas (28:24)
Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqir
My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.
Musa’s humble prayer expressing complete dependence on Allah for all good. Perfect dua for expressing need and humility before Allah.