The 40 Rabbana Duas from the Quran
40 rabbana duas: forty supplications from the Quran that begin with “Our Lord” – what they are, the most beloved ones and how to make them part of your family’s life.
The “40 Rabbana duas” are supplications from the Quran that begin with Rabbana – “Our Lord”. They ask Allah for acceptance, forgiveness, guidance, steadfast hearts, righteous families and good in this world and the Hereafter. Many families recite one each night of Ramadan or after salah. Below are some of the best known, with the full set in a free 5-page printable.
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What are the Rabbana duas?
They are duas made by the prophets and the believers and preserved in the Quran. Because they are Allah’s own words, they are among the most beautiful and powerful duas we can make – and most are short enough for children to memorize.
8 Rabbana duas every family should know
01 · Good in both worlds
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-nar
“Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
Quran 2:201
02 · Acceptance
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka antas-sami‘ul-‘alim
“Our Lord, accept this from us. You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”
Quran 2:127
03 · Forgetfulness & mistakes
رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِنْ نَسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا
Rabbana la tu’akhidhna in nasina aw akhta’na
“Our Lord, do not hold us accountable if we forget or make a mistake.”
Quran 2:286
04 · Steadfast hearts
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba‘da idh hadaytana wa hab lana min ladunka rahmah, innaka antal-wahhab
“Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from Yourself. You are the Bestower.”
Quran 3:8
05 · Repentance
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasirin
“Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will surely be among the losers.”
Quran 7:23
06 · Family
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a‘yunin waj‘alna lil-muttaqina imama
“Our Lord, grant us spouses and children who are the comfort of our eyes, and make us leaders of the righteous.”
Quran 25:74
07 · Patience
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسْلِمِينَ
Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran wa tawaffana muslimin
“Our Lord, pour patience upon us and let us die as Muslims.”
Quran 7:126
08 · Accept my supplication
رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
Rabbana wa taqabbal du‘a’
“Our Lord, and accept my supplication.”
Quran 14:40
Free printable
40 Rabbana Duas – Free PDF
Forty Quranic duas with Arabic, transliteration, meaning and reference. Free by email.
Get it freeHow to use them in Ramadan
One a night
Read one dua each night before Taraweeh or at iftar – with its meaning.
Family memorization
Choose one per week to memorize together; kids love being “dua leader”.
Before the salam
Use them after the tashahhud, before ending your prayer, and in the last third of the night.
Last ten nights
Repeat your favorites every night, hoping for Laylat al-Qadr.
Parent tip
Print the PDF, cut the cards and put one in a jar each night. Whoever pulls the card leads the dua at iftar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Rabbana duas are in the Quran?
Collections usually list about 40 supplications that begin with “Rabbana” (Our Lord). Exact counts vary slightly depending on how verses are grouped.
Can I recite Rabbana duas in salah?
Yes – especially after the tashahhud before the salam, and anytime outside prayer. Reciting Quran in ruku and sujood is discouraged (Sahih Muslim 479), although many scholars allow Quranic duas there when said as supplication.
Is there a free Rabbana duas PDF?
Yes – Dhikrr’s free 40 Rabbana Duas printable includes Arabic, transliteration, English meaning and references. Enter your email on the product page to receive it.
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