Dua of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.)
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration:
Rabbanaa taqabbal minnaa innaka Antas Samee’ul Aleem
Translation:
Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.
Surah Baqarah Ayat 127
Story Behind Dua of Prophet Ibrahim
This du‘a was made by Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) at a defining moment in his mission, a moment not centered on personal safety or worldly comfort, but on faith, worship, and the future of belief itself.
After enduring years of trials, being rejected by his people, cast into fire, exiled from his homeland, and commanded to leave his wife Hajar (A.S.) and infant son Ismail (A.S.) in the barren valley of Makkah, Ibrahim (A.S.) stood firm in obedience. Each test stripped away attachment to the world and strengthened his reliance upon Allah.
Later, when Allah granted him the honor of raising the foundations of the Ka‘bah alongside his son Ismail (A.S.), Ibrahim (A.S.) did not ask for recognition or reward. Instead, surrounded by the House of Allah, a symbol of divine worship, he turned to Allah with deep humility and foresight.
He prayed not only for himself, but for generations yet unborn. His concern was not legacy in wealth or power, but continuity in worship. He understood that prayer is the pillar of faith and the lifeline between servant and Creator.
This du‘a reflects Ibrahim’s (A.S.) understanding that guidance is not inherited automatically, it must be sought. Even a Prophet, chosen and beloved by Allah, begged that his worship be accepted and sustained.
Why This Dua Is Important?
This du‘a teaches us that true success lies in consistent worship and righteous legacy. Ibrahim (A.S.) reminds us that the greatest inheritance we can leave behind is not material wealth, but faith.
This du‘a is especially meaningful when:
- You worry about your children’s faith
- You want consistency in salah
- You seek Allah’s acceptance of your deeds
- You are building something for the sake of Allah
By making this du‘a, we acknowledge that steadfast worship is only possible with Allah’s help. It reinforces humility, reminding us that even our best deeds require divine acceptance.
Incident from the Sunnah
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ frequently emphasized the importance of salah and maintaining it within one’s household.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Command your children to pray at seven years old.”
(Abu Dawood)
This teaching echoes the concern of Ibrahim (A.S.) for future generations. The Prophet ﷺ continued the legacy of Ibrahim’s du‘a by stressing that prayer is the foundation of faith and the responsibility of every believer to nurture it within their family.
Related Duas:
Dua of Prophet Yunus
Dua of Prophet Musa
Dua for Waking Up
Dua of Adam (A.S.)
