Dua for a just judgement
Dua for a just judgement: a dua in the Quran, spoken by Shuayb (peace be upon him), asking for the truth to come to light at a time of dispute and decision.
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Arabic
رَبَّنَا افْتَحْ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ قَوْمِنَا بِالْحَقِّ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْفَاتِحِينَ
- Transliteration
- Rabbanaftah baynana wa bayna qawmina bil-haqqi, wa anta khayrul-fatihin.
- Meaning
- Our Lord, decide between us and our people in truth, for You are the best of those who decide.
When it is recited
It is recited at a time of dispute, a decision requiring justice, or a difficult choice.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Al-Araf, 89
It appears in the Quran as the dua Shuayb (peace be upon him) made when asking for a true judgement between himself and his people.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dua for a just judgement recited?
It is recited at times of dispute and decision, for the truth to come to light and for a just outcome.Dua for a just judgement: what are its Arabic, transliteration, and meaning?
“Rabbanaftah baynana wa bayna qawmina bil-haqqi...” means “Decide between us and our people in truth”; it is found in Surah Al-Araf.