Dua of Prophet Musa
Dua of Prophet Musa: a short, humble dua that Musa (peace be upon him) made after watering the flock of the two women in Madyan, when he withdrew into the shade and asked Allah for good and provision.
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Arabic
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
- Transliteration
- Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqir.
- Meaning
- My Lord, indeed I am in need of whatever good You will send down to me.
When it is recited
It is recited in times of need, poverty and shortage of provision; when asking for lawful earnings, work and good.
Virtue
After making this dua, Musa (peace be upon him) soon found shelter, work and a family; it is an example of complete trust in Allah and acknowledging one's need for Him.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Al-Qasas, 24
This dua appears in the Quran as the dua Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) made after watering the flock in Madyan.
According to the flow of the verses, Musa (peace be upon him) reaches Madyan and waters the flock, then with these words asks Allah for good and provision; the dua is accepted and his need is met.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua for provision
O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful instead of what You have made unlawful, and make me independent of all others through Your bounty.
Dua for abundant provision
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, wholesome, lawful provision, and deeds that are accepted.
Dua for barakah and abundance
O Allah, increase his wealth and his children, and bless him in what You have given him.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
What is the dua of Prophet Musa?
The dua of Prophet Musa is “Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqir”, found in verse 24 of Surah Al-Qasas; Musa (peace be upon him) asks Allah for good and provision.When is the dua of Prophet Musa recited?
This dua is recited sincerely in times of shortage of provision, poverty and need, when asking for lawful earnings and good. The dua of Prophet Musa: Arabic, transliteration and meaning are given on this page.