Duʿa of the People of the Cave for Mercy & Guidance
The Duʿa of the People of the Cave for Mercy & Guidance is an authentic Islamic supplication recited during Generalrites to seek Allah's mercy, guidance, and spiritual acceptance.
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Arabic
اصحابِ کہف کی رحمت و ہدایت کی دعارَبَّنَآ اٰتِنَا مِنْ لَّدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً وَّهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا.
Transliteration
Rabbanā ātinā min ladunka raḥmatan wa-hayyi’ lanā min amrinā rashadā.
Translation
“Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.”
Urdu Translation
اے ہمارے رب! ہمیں اپنے پاس سے خاص رحمت عطا فرما اور ہمارے معاملے میں ہمارے لیے ہدایت اور بھلائی کا سامان فراہم کر دے ۔
When to recite
Quran 18:10
Context & Practical Advice
Frequently asked questions
When should you recite the Duʿa of the People of the Cave for Mercy & Guidance?
Pilgrims recite this dua during their General journey, particularly when engaging in the corresponding rites of Hajj or Umrah according to the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
What is the spiritual benefit and source of this supplication?
This supplication is recorded in authentic Islamic tradition (Quran 18:10) to seek Allah's guidance, forgiveness, and blessings throughout the pilgrimage.
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