Authentic duas from the Quran for forgiveness, guidance, mercy, protection, and the Hereafter.
75 duas in this collection
Browse Quranic duas with Arabic, transliteration, translation, source references, and practical meaning. These supplications come directly from the Quran and include Rabbana duas, duas of the Prophets, and duas for mercy, forgiveness, guidance, and protection.
Our Lord, make us both submissive to You, and from our descendants a community submissive to You. Show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.
Why this dua?
For family faith, repentance, and learning to worship Allah properly.
Our Lord, send among them a messenger from themselves who will recite to them Your verses, teach them the Book and wisdom, and purify them. Indeed, You are the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
Why this dua?
For knowledge, purification, and righteous teaching in a community.
Allāhumma mālika al-mulk, tuʾtī al-mulka man tashāʾu wa-tanziʿu al-mulka mimman tashāʾ, wa-tuʿizzu man tashāʾu wa-tudhillu man tashāʾ. Bi-yadika al-khayr. Innaka ʿalā kulli shayʾin qadīr.
O Allah, Owner of sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and humble whom You will. In Your hand is all good. Indeed, You are over all things powerful.
Why this dua?
For tawakkul, humility, and trusting Allah in worldly change.
Rabbanā akhrijnā min hādhihi al-qaryati aẓ-ẓālimi ahluhā, wajʿal lanā min ladunka waliyyan, wajʿal lanā min ladunka naṣīrā.
Our Lord, take us out of this town whose people are oppressors, and appoint for us from Yourself a protector, and appoint for us from Yourself a helper.
Why this dua?
For oppression, danger, fear, and seeking Allah’s help against injustice.
O Allah, our Lord, send down to us a table from the heaven to be for us a festival for the first of us and the last of us, and a sign from You. Provide for us, and You are the best of providers.
Why this dua?
A Quranic dua for provision, signs of mercy, and recognizing Allah as the true Provider.
Rabbi innī aʿūdhu bika an asʾalaka mā laysa lī bihi ʿilm, wa-illā taghfir lī wa-tarḥamnī akun mina al-khāsirīn.
My Lord, I seek refuge in You from asking You for that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have mercy on me, I will be among the losers.
Why this dua?
For humility, knowledge, and seeking forgiveness when one misunderstands a matter.
Creator of the heavens and the earth, You are my protector in this world and the Hereafter. Cause me to die as a Muslim and join me with the righteous.
Why this dua?
For a good ending, righteous company, and reliance on Allah in this world and the next.
Rabbi hab lī ḥukman wa alḥiqnī biṣ-ṣāliḥīn. Wajʿal lī lisāna ṣidqin fil-ākhirīn. Wajʿalnī min warathati jannatin-naʿīm.
My Lord, grant me wisdom and join me with the righteous. And grant me an honorable mention among later generations. And make me among the inheritors of the Garden of Delight.
Why this dua?
A beautiful dua for wisdom, righteous companionship, a good legacy, and Jannah.
My Lord, inspire me to be grateful for Your favor which You bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to do righteous deeds that please You. Reform my offspring for me. Indeed, I have repented to You, and indeed I am of the Muslims.
Why this dua?
For parents, children, family reform, gratitude, and repentance.
Rabbanā-ghfir lanā wa li-ikhwāninā alladhīna sabaqūnā bil-īmān, wa lā tajʿal fī qulūbinā ghillan lilladhīna āmanū, rabbanā innaka raʾūfun raḥīm.
Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith, and do not place in our hearts any resentment toward those who believe. Our Lord, You are Kind and Merciful.
Why this dua?
For seeking forgiveness and removing resentment from the heart.
Rabbana innanā samiʿnā munādiyān yunādī lil-īmān an āminū birabbikum fa-āmannā, rabbana faghfir lanā dhunūbanā wa kaffir ʿannā sayyiātinā wa tawaffanā maʿa l-abrār. Rabbana wa ātinā mā waʿadtanā ʿalā rusulika wa lā tukhzinā yawma l-qiyāmah, innaka lā tukh'lifu l-mīʿād.
“Our Lord, we have heard a caller to faith, saying, ‘Believe in your Lord,’ and we have believed. Our Lord, so forgive us our sins, wipe out our misdeeds, and cause us to die with the righteous. Our Lord, grant us what You promised us through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Surely You never break Your promise.”
Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna ‘alal-qawm il-kafirin
Our Lord, pour patience upon us, make our steps firm, and grant us victory.
Why this dua?
Reciting this dua helps a person ask Allah for inner composure, steadfastness, and success in difficult struggles, whether personal, spiritual, or communal. It reminds the heart that true victory is granted, not earned by strength alone
Rabbana la tu’akhidhna in nasina aw akhta’na, rabbana wa la tahmil ‘alayna isran kama hamaltahu ‘alalladhina min qablina, rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bih, wa‘fu ‘anna waghfir lana warhamna, anta mawlana fansurna ‘alal-qawm il-kafirin
Our Lord, do not take us to task if we forget or make mistakes. Do not place on us a burden like those before us. Do not burden us beyond what we can bear. Pardon us, forgive us, and have mercy on us. You are our Protector, so grant us victory.
Why this dua?
For hardship, overwhelm, mistakes, forgiveness, and seeking Allah’s support.
Rabbana ma khalaqta hadha batilan subhanaka faqina ‘adhab an-nar
Our Lord, You did not create this without purpose; glory be to You, so protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Why this dua?
It helps a person connect deep reflection on life and the universe with fear of Allah and hope for safety in the next life, softening the heart and strengthening taqwa.
Rabbi-j‘al hadhal-balad aminan wajnubni wa baniyya an na‘budal-asnam
My Lord, make this land safe and keep me and my children away from idol worship.
Why this dua?
It teaches a believer to worry more about faith than material comfort, and to regularly ask Allah for personal and family protection from all forms of shirk—obvious and hidden.
Rabbi-j‘alni muqimas-salati wa min dhurriyyati rabbana wa taqabbal du‘a’
My Lord, make me one who establishes prayer, and also from my offspring. Our Lord, accept my supplication.
Why this dua?
It encourages a believer to ask not only for personal devotion but for generations of worshippers, tying family success to consistent, heartfelt prayer.
My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when I was small.
Why this dua?
It strengthens love and gratitude towards parents and keeps their efforts alive in one’s heart, especially when they have passed away or when one feels regret about past shortcomings.
My Lord, do not leave me alone, while You are the best of inheritors.
Why this dua?
It is a gentle way for those longing for children—or righteous successors in general—to express their needs to Allah while remembering that He ultimately owns everything.
Rabbi anzilni munzalan mubarakan wa anta khayrul-munzilin
My Lord, grant me a blessed landing, for You are the best to settle and host.
Why this dua?
It encourages believers to seek barakah whenever they “land” in a new situation—new homes, jobs, or phases of life—recognizing that blessings are from Allah, not just effort
My Lord, forgive and have mercy; You are the best of those who show mercy.
Why this dua?
It gently trains the heart to keep asking for forgiveness and mercy, even after hearing about lofty ideals and heavy warnings, and to see Allah as the ultimate source of compassion
Rabbanas-rif ‘anna ‘adhaba jahannama inna ‘adhabaha kana gharama, innaha sa’at mustaqarran wa muqama
Our Lord, turn Hell’s punishment away from us; its punishment is lasting, and it is a terrible place to settle and remain.
Why this dua?
Reciting it reinforces a healthy fear of the Fire and pushes one to live in a way that deserves protection—through worship, justice, and good character
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
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.
Why this dua?
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.
Rabbanā mā khalaqta hādhā bāṭilā, subḥānaka faqinā ʿadhāba-n-nār. Rabbanā innaka man tudhkili-n-nāra fa-qad akhzaytah, wa mā li-ẓ-ẓālimīna min anṣār. Rabbanā in-nanā samiʿnā munādiya-y-yunādī lil-īmāni an āminū bi-Rabbikum fa-āmannā, Rabbanā fa-ghfir lanā dhunūbanā wa kaffir ʿannā sayyi’ātinā wa tawaffanā ma-ʿal-abrār. Rabbanā wa ātinā mā wa-ʿadtanā ʿalā rusulika wa lā tukhzinā yawmal-qiyāmah, in-naka lā tukhliful-mīʿād.
Our Lord, You have not created all this (the heavens and the earth) without purpose- You are free from any defects- so protect us from the torment of the Fire. Our Lord, indeed whoever You admit to the Fire, You have disgraced him, and for the wrongdoers there are no helpers. Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith, [saying], ‹Believe in your Lord,› so we have believed. Our Lord, forgive us our sins, wipe out our bad deeds, and let us die with the truly righteous. Our Lord, bestow upon us all that You have promised us through Your messengers and do not humiliate us on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, You never break Your promise.
Why this dua?
For reflection, forgiveness, protection from the Fire, a good ending, and confidence in Allah’s promise.
Rabbanā wasiʿta kulla shay’i-r-raḥmata-w-wa ʿilmā, fa-ghfir lil-ladhīna tābū wa-t-tabaʿū sabīlaka wa qihim ʿadhābal-jaḥīm. Rabbanā wa adkhil-hum jannāti ʿadnini-l-latī wa-ʿadtahum wa man ṣalaḥa min ābā’ihim wa azwājihim wa dhurriy-yātihim, innaka Antal-ʿAzīzu-l-Ḥakīm. Wa qihimu-s-sayyi’āt, wa man taqi-s-sayyi’āti yawma’idhin fa-qad raḥimtah, wa dhālika huwal-fawzul-ʿAẓīm.
Our Lord, You have encompassed all things in mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who have repented and followed Your path, and protect them from the punishment of Hell-fire. Our Lord, admit them to the eternal gardens of Paradise which You have promised them, along with whoever was righteous from their fathers, their spouses and their children. Indeed, You, and only You, are the All-Mighty and All-Wise. Protect them from all evil deeds. You will have bestowed Your mercy on those You protect from the evil deeds on that Day: that is the greatest achievement indeed.
Why this dua?
For longing for closeness to Allah, Paradise, and choosing the Hereafter over worldly pressure.
Rabbanā lā tu’ākidhnā in-nasīnā aw akhṭa’nā, Rabbanā wa lā taḥmil ʿalaynā iṣran kamā ḥamaltahū ʿala-l-ladhīna min qablinā, Rabbanā wa lā tuḥammilnā mā lā ṭāqata lanā bih, waʿfu ʿanna wa-ghfir lanā war-ḥamnā Anta Mawlānā fa-nṣurnā ʿala-l-qawmil-kafirīn.
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and do not lay upon us a burden as You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and do not burden us with that which we have no ability to bear. Pardon us, forgive us and have mercy upon us. You are our Protector, so help us against the disbelieving people.
Why this dua?
For pardon, forgiveness, mercy, ease through hardship, and help against opposition.
Rabbighfir lī wa liwālidayya wa liman dakhala baytiya mu’minan wa lil-mu’minīna wal-mu’mināt, wa lā tazidiẓ-ẓālimīna illā tabārā.
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house a believer and the believing men and believing women. And do not increase the wrongdoers except in destruction.
Why this dua?
A comprehensive Quranic dua for forgiveness that includes oneself, parents, household, and the wider community of believers.
Rabbi as-sijnu aḥabbu ilayya mimmā yadʿūnanī ilayh, wa illā taṣrif ʿannī kaydahunna aṣbu ilayhinna wa akun minal-jāhilīn.
My Lord, prison is more beloved to me than that to which they invite me. And if You do not avert from me their plan, I might incline toward them and be among the ignorant.
Why this dua?
A powerful dua for chastity, self-control, resisting temptation, and asking Allah to protect the heart from sinful pressure.
