Mushna Dua Library
Musa’s Dua: You Are Our Protector
Musa’s Dua: You Are Our Protector
Transliteration
Anta waliyyunā faghfir lanā warḥamnā wa anta khayrul-ghāfirīn.
Translation
You are our Protector, so forgive us and have mercy upon us; and You are the best of forgivers.
Understand the dua
Background & benefit
In this du‘ā’ Mūsā (‘alayhis-salām) asked Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) for forgiveness and mercy. He asked through Allah’s name ‘al-Waliyy’. Al-Waliyy is the Protective Friend, the Helper, the Patron, the One who truly loves us. Waliyy is derived from ‘wilāyah’ which denotes closeness, loyalty and authority. Whilst Allah’s general wilāyah extends to all of creation, His special wilāyah is reserved for the believers who are extra-devoted to Him. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Then, my servant continues to draw near to me with voluntary worship until I love Him, and when I love him, I become his hearing that he hears with, his sight that he sees with, his hand by which he grasps, and his feet by which he walks.” (Bukhārī)
A concise Quranic dua for Allah’s protection, forgiveness, and mercy.
Recite when asking Allah to protect you, forgive you, and cover you with His mercy.
Source & authenticity
Source: Quran
Reference: Quran 7:155
Authenticity: Quranic
Quranic supplication. The wording is from the Quran, so the Arabic should be recited as it appears in the mushaf.