Mushna Dua Library
Enable Me to Be Grateful
Enable Me to Be Grateful
Transliteration
Rabbi awzi‘ni an ashkura ni‘mataka allati an‘amta ‘alayya wa ‘ala walidayya wa an a‘mala salihan tardahu wa adkhilni birahmatika fi ‘ibadikas-salihin
Translation
My Lord, inspire me to thank You for Your favour upon me and my parents, to do righteous deeds You accept, and admit me by Your mercy among Your righteous servants.
Understand the dua
Background & benefit
This dua is part of Sulaymān’s reaction when he hears the speech of the ant and smiles, asking Allah to help him be grateful, do righteous deeds, and admit him among the righteous servants. Even a prophet-king pauses at a tiny ant’s behavior and turns that moment into gratitude and a request for righteous action and a good ending. It shows that gratitude is more than words; it is tied to deeds and acceptance on the Day of Judgment.
It encourages believers to see everyday incidents as reminders to thank Allah, ask for help in doing good, and seek an honorable place among the righteous.
after blessing, after success
Source & authenticity
Source: Quran
Reference: An-Naml 27:19
Authenticity: Quranic
This is a Qur’anic supplication from an‑Naml (27:19). Caution: Some people recite it only in reaction to something “funny” or trivial; its original context is serious gratitude and should be explained that way.