Dua for a believing family
Dua for a believing family: a dua in the Quran, spoken by the angels, asking Paradise for oneself together with the righteous members of one's family.
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Arabic
رَبَّنَا وَأَدْخِلْهُمْ جَنَّاتِ عَدْنٍ الَّتِي وَعَدْتَهُمْ وَمَنْ صَلَحَ مِنْ آبَائِهِمْ وَأَزْوَاجِهِمْ وَذُرِّيَّاتِهِمْ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ
- Transliteration
- Rabbana wa adkhilhum jannati adninillati wa'adtahum wa man salaha min aba'ihim wa azwajihim wa dhurriyyatihim, innaka antal-Azizul-Hakim.
- Meaning
- Our Lord, admit them to the gardens of Eden which You have promised them, together with whoever among their fathers, spouses and offspring was righteous. Indeed, You are the Almighty, the All-Wise.
When it is recited
Recited when praying for family members, parents, spouse and children, especially for those who have passed away.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Ghafir, 8
It appears in the Quran as the dua of the angels who carry the Throne, made for the families of the believers.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua of forgiveness for the believers
Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith. Do not let there be in our hearts any resentment toward those who believe. Our Lord, indeed You are Full of Kindness, Most Merciful.
Dua for family and offspring
Our Lord, grant us from our spouses and offspring the comfort of our eyes, and make us leaders for the righteous.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dua for a believing family recited?
It is recited so that one's righteous family members, together with oneself, may enter Paradise.Dua for a believing family: what is its Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Rabbana wa adkhilhum jannati adnin...”: this dua, found in Surah Ghafir, means “Admit them and their righteous relatives into the gardens of Eden.”