Meaning and benefit
A concise Quranic dua for Allah’s protection, forgiveness, and mercy.
Background
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)
When to recite
Recite when asking allah to protect you · Forgive you · And cover you with his mercy.
Source note
Classification: Quranic
Quranic supplication. The wording is from the Quran, so the Arabic should be recited as it appears in the mushaf.
