Du’as

15 Jumadal Ula 144827 October 2026

Meaning of “The Concluding Verses of Surah Baqarah”

QuestionWhich verses are meant by “the concluding verses (khawatim) of Surah Baqarah”: the last two or the last three? This is with reference to the following: It was one of the gifts given on the night of Mi‘raj. It is recommended to recite it before sleeping. It is to be…

14 Jumadal Ula 144826 October 2026

A Du’a Attributed to ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam) for Difficulty During Childbirth

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن ابن عباس رضي الله تعالى عنهما قال: مر عيسى عليه السلام ببقرة قد اعترض ولدها في بطنها، فقالت: يا كلمة الله ادع الله أن يخلصني، فقال: يا خالق النفس من النفس ويا مخرج النفس من النفس خلصها فألقت ما في بطنها…

14 Jumadal Ula 144826 October 2026

What to Recite When Concluding a Du’a

QuestionIs the phrase “Sami‘na wa ata‘na ghufranaka Rabbana wa ilaykal masir”, which is commonly recited at the end of a du’a, established in the Ahadith? Also, which words are recommended for concluding a du’a, such as “Bi rahmatika ya Arhamar Rahimin” or “Walhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Alamin?”

29 Rabi'ul Akhir 144812 October 2026

Four Deeds and Their Promised Rewards

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? عن ابن مسعود قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من أعطي أربعا أعطي أربعا وتفسير ذلك في كتاب الله، من أعطي الذكر ذكره الله، لأن الله يقول: {اذكروني أذكركم}، ومن أعطي الدعاء أعطي الإجابة، لأن الله يقول: {ادعوني أستجب لكم} ، ومن أعطي…

29 Rabi'ul Akhir 144812 October 2026

Authenticity of Eight Rak‘ahs of Duha With a Particular Du‘a

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following? Perform eight rak'ahs of nafl salah at the time of duha with four salams, one after every two rak'ah. In each rak'ah, recite Surah Fatihah, Surah Alam Nashrah and Qul huwallahu Ahad. Then read the following three times: Allahumma inni as-aluka…

25 Rabi'ul Akhir 14488 October 2026

A Du‘a Containing Beautiful Praises of Allah Ta‘ala

QuestionWhat is the source and authentication of the following du'a? Kindly provide the Arabic with translation. Subhanal Abadiyyil abad, Subhanal wahidil ahad, Subhanal fardis samad, Subhana Rafi'is samai bi gayri 'amad, Subhana man basatal arda 'alal ma-i fa jamad, Subhana man khalaqal khalqa fa ahsahum 'adada, Subhana man qassamar rizqa…

24 Rabi'ul Akhir 14487 October 2026

The Incident of Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and His Du‘a: “Ya Arhamar Rahimin”

QuestionIs this incident of Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu 'anhu) suitable to quote? عن الليث بن سعد قال: بلغني أن زيد بن حارثة اكترى من رجل بغلا من الطائف واشترط عليه الكري أن ينزله حيث شاء، قال: فمال به إلى خربة، فقال له: انزل، فنزل، فإذا في الخربة قتلى كثيرة،…

8 Rabi'ul Akhir 144821 September 2026

The Du‘a of a Tabi‘i After Jumu‘ah

QuestionWhat is the reference for the following du'a recited after Jumu'ah? اللهم اني اجبت دعوتك وصليت فريضتك وانتشرت كما...

4 Rabi'ul Akhir 144817 September 2026

A Du’a for Retaining What Is Learnt from The Quran

QuestionI would like to know the grading and reference of the following Hadith? من خشي أن ينسى القرآن فليقل: اللهم نور بالكتاب بصري، وأطلق به لساني، واشرح به صدري، واستعمل به جسدي، بحولك وقوتك، فإنه لا حول ولا قوة إلا بك

28 Rabi'ul Awwal 144811 September 2026

A Du’a for Steadfastness Upon Iman

QuestionIs the following du'a authentic? What is the source? اللهم ثبتنا على الإيمان و أمتنا على الإيمان و احشرنا يوم القيامة مع المتقين مع الإيمان "O Allah, keep us steadfast upon Iman, cause us to die upon Iman and resurrect us on the Day of Qiyamah among the pious with…

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144820 August 2026

Du‘as for a Newborn Child and His Parents

QuestionWhat are the du‘as to recite when congratulating a person on the birth of their newborn baby, and what du‘as may be recited for the newborn child?

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144820 August 2026

Entrusting One’s Iman to Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs there any mention that one of the great Imams entrusted his Iman to Allah Ta‘ala and asked Allah to preserve it for him until the time of death?