Can You Make Dua For Patience and Faith

In this article we will learn about Can You Make Dua For Patience and Faith? “Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabraan wa tawaffana muslimiin” is a frequent dua for patience found in Surah Al-A’raf, 7:126 of the Quran. Another is from Surah Al-Baqara, 2:250 of the Quran, “Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana” (Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet). These prayers urge Allah to be patient and unwavering amid difficult circumstances.

Dua For Patience

Arabic: رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسْلِمِينَ

Transliteration:

Rabbana afrigh ʿalaynā ṣabran wa tawaffanā muslimeen.

English Translation:

OUR LORD, POUR UPON US PATIENCE AND LET US DIE AS MUSLIMS.

Dua for patience and steadfastness

Arabic: رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا

Transliteration:

Rabbana afrigh ʿalaynā ṣabran wa thabbit aqdāmanā.

English Translation:

OUR LORD, POUR UPON US PATIENCE AND MAKE OUR FEET FIRM. Source: Quran 2:250

Categories: Namaz ,Zakat , Roza & Prayer , Hadith

Can You Make Dua for Patience?

Many Muslims have a small misperception about whether or not they can offer prayers for patience. And the following hadiths serve as the foundation for this misconception:

A man said to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), “O Allah, I ask You for patience.” “You have asked Allah for disaster; instead, ask Him for well-being,” he continued. [At-Tirmidhi 3527]
Making dua after experiencing a disaster or adversity is not in conflict with this hadith, despite some muhaddith claiming that it is weak.

In other words, you shouldn’t beg Allah for Sabr under regular conditions. What will you have the patience for if you don’t face any challenges?
I guess that makes sense.

However, you will need to exercise patience when things are difficult and don’t go your way. Therefore, asking for patience in that situation is perfectly acceptable.

Final Words

The ability to manage difficult situations with patience is a wonderful quality that most people lack. However, a person who lacks patience might use this wonderful quality in daily situations involving habit and willpower. The dua for patience will also be very beneficial in sustaining that individual.