Dua #734•Sahih (Albani). Silsilatul Sahiha: 1543

Asking Allah for His Blessings and Mercy

Dua for MercyAllah's Favor DuaPrayer for HelpMasnun DuaDaily Zikr

The Prophet ﷺ found no food at his wives' homes. So he said:

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اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ وَرَحْمَتِكَ فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَمْلِكُهَا إِلَّا أَنْتَ

Transliteration

Allaahumma inni as'aluka min fadlika wa rahmatika fa innahu laa yamlikuhaa illaa anta

Translation

O Allah, I beseech you for your favour and your mercy, for indeed none possesses that except you.

Note

Then someone brought Him a gift of cooked goat. The Prophet ﷺ said: This is Allah's favor. Now we wait for His mercy.

Common Questions

Muslims say Rabbana-ghfir lana wa li-ikhwanina-lladhina sabaquna bil-imani wala taj'al fi qulubina ghillan lil-ladhina amanu to ask for mercy and blessings from Allah.

Say Allahumma aghfir li warhamni wahdini wa afini warzuqni. This means you ask Allah for mercy, forgiveness, guidance, health, and rizq.

Say Astaghfirullah al-'Adheem al-ladhi la ilaha illa Huwa al-Hayyul-Qayyum wa atubu ilayh. This dua asks Allah to forgive you and shows you are truly sorry and turning back to Him.

Surah Ar-Rahman is known as the surah of mercy. It reminds Muslims of Allah's many blessings, His mercy, and how we should be thankful.

Say Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana abduka. This big dua asks Allah for mercy and forgiveness while recognizing His blessings and your need for Him.

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