DUAS

Duas of the Prophets part 2

As-Salam ‘alaykum wa Rahmatullahi was Barakatuh

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Duas of Prophet Ibrahim

12. Theme: Resolve to worship Allah exclusively

There is truly an excellent model for you in (the firm stand of) Ibrahim and those with him when they said to their idolatrous people: We are free of (association with) you and with all that you worship, apart from Allah. We have disbelieved in you (for your ungodly ways) Thus open enmity and hostility have commenced between us and you forever, until you believe in God alone- notwithstanding Ibrahim’s statement to his father: I shall seek forgiveness for you. Yet I have no control to help you with anything against God. (They prayed) Our Lord! On you alone do we rely. And to you alone do we turn. For to You alone is the ultimate destiny. Our Lord! Subject us not to a trial (of defeat) to tempt those who disbelieve (to exult in their unbelief). And forgive us, our Lord. Indeed it is You who are the Overpowering (One), the All-Wise. (60:4-5)

13. Theme: Prayer for righteous children

He said: I am leaving (to the path of) my Lord. He shall most certainly guide me. My Lord, grant me a child (who shall be) of the righteous. (37:99-100)

 

14. Theme: Prayer on laying foundations of the Ka’bah

And behold! Ibrahim said (in supplication): My Lord! Make this land (of Makkah) secure. And provide its people with every kind of fruit – such as them as believe in God and in the coming Judgement of the Last Day.

God said: As for any one (of them) who disbelievers, I shall grant him the (enjoyment of his provision), for a little while, (until the Hereafter) – whereupon I shall compel him into the torment of the Fire (of Hell) – And a most woeful destination it is!

Thus when Ibrahim and Ishmael raised the foundation of the (Sacred) House, (they prayed): Our Lord! Accept this (deed) from us. Indeed it is you, You (alone) who are the who are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

Our Lord! And make us both muslims, in willing submission to You (alone).

And make of our children community of Muslims, in willing submission to You alone who are the All-relenting, the Mercy-Giving.

Our Lord! And send forth among our descendents a messenger from their own midst who shall recite to them Your verses, and teach them the revealed book and the way of (prophetic) wisdom, and purify them. Indeed it is you, You alone, who are the Overpowering One, the All-Wise (2:126-129)Page | 10

 

15. Theme: Seeking a Submissive Future Generation

And behold Ibrahim said: My Lord! Make this land (of Makkah). And keep me and my children far away from worshipping idols.

My Lord! Indeed, they have led many of the people astray (from Your way).

So whoever follows me (in Your worship), then he is truly of me. And whoever disobeys me – indeed, You are all-forgiving, mercy giving.

Our Lord! I have placed some of my offspring to dwell in a valley that is infertile near Your Sacred House, our Lord, (as You commanded), so that they may (duly) establish the Prayer (on earth). So make the hearts of the people incline towards them; and provide for them from the varied fruits (of the earth), so that they may give thanks (to you alone).