What does “Rabbanā wajʿalnā muslimayn…” mean? The Arabic text, Turkish recitation, and meaning of the supplication “Rabbanā wajʿalnā muslimayn…”—recited for loyalty and obedience to Allah (God)—as found in verse 128 of Sūrat al-Baqara…
Dua (supplication) is the servant’s confession of helplessness before the majesty of Allah, and the act of seeking His grace and help with feelings of love and reverence. The word “dua” (supplication) encompasses meanings such as calling, addressing, requesting, and seeking help. It is generally regarded as a request and plea directed from the lesser to the greater, from below to above. Making dua is praised and encouraged in the Qur’an and hadith. The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Call upon Him in fear and aspiration.” (al-Aʿrāf, 7:56) As stated in a hadith: “There is nothing more noble in the sight of Allah than supplication.” (Tirmidhī, Daʿawāt, 1; Ibn Mājah, Duʿāʾ, 1)
THE “RABBANĀ WAJʿALNĀ MUSLIMAYN…” SUPPLICATION
Sūrat al-Baqara: Verse 128
“Rabbanā wajʿalnā muslimayn laka wa min dhurriyyatinā ummatan muslimatan laka wa arinā manāsikanā wa tub ʿalaynā innaka anta al-tawwābu al-raḥīm.”
Meaning: “Our Lord! Make us Muslims (those who submit) to You, and from our descendants a community submissive to You. Show us our rites of worship, and turn to us in mercy. Indeed, You are the Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.”