Ibrahim (AS) duas from Quran at different occsions.

1. DUAS OR SUPPLICATIONS
OF

2. Distinction of Ibrahim (AS)

3. (Nahl,16:120] 016.120 Abraham was indeed a model,
devoutly obedient to Allah, (and) true in Faith,
and he joined not gods with Allah:

4. Purpose of this presentation
Ibrahim (AS) as a role model
•
There was indeed in them an excellent example
for you to follow,- for those whose hope is in
Allah and in the Last Day. But if any turn away,
truly Allah is Free of all Wants, Worthy of all
Praise.(60:6)

5. Dua in earlier stage of Dawah
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• "Our Lord! in Thee do we trust, and to Thee do we turn
in repentance: to Thee is (our) Final Goal.
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• Our Lord! Make us not a (test and) trial for the
Unbelievers, but forgive us, our Lord! for Thou art the
Exalted in Might, the Wise."
60:4-5 (Al-Mumtahina)

6. WISDOM AND LESSONS OF THIS DUA
• Believers are to place complete trust in Allah
(SWT) specially in hard times.
• They seek help only from Him and know end
result of all matters is with Him alone.
• They beg from Allah (SWT) not to be made a
trial for disbelievers.
• They seek forgiveness for their sins. This
expression of humility before Allah (SWT)
brings his Mercy and Kindness.

7. What is Fitna or trial for disbelievers?
• If we fail in our mission, disbelievers will
become more arrogant and oppressive.
• Disbelievers’ atrocities exceed to the level that
believers bow down before them
• Believers may become so desperate in the
face of oppression that they use immoral ways
to face it.

8. Surah Shu’ara 26:83-86
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• O my Lord! bestow wisdom on me, and join me with the righteous;
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• Grant me honorable mention on the tongue of truth among the
latest (generations);
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• Make me one of the inheritors of the Garden of Bliss;
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• Forgive my father, for that he is among those astray;

9. Surah Shu’ara 26:87-89
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• And let me not be in disgrace on the Day when (men)
will be raised up;-
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• The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail,
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• But only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound
heart;

10. Meaning and Message of this Dua
• He asks for wisdom, ability and company of righteous to fulfill his
prophetic mission of Dawah IL Allah.
• He requests for honorable mention by the latter generations. There
are 3 types of notoriety:
1- False fame
Love to be praised for what they have not done.(3:188)
2- Ria or show off.
Not those who spend of their substance, to be seen of men, but have
no faith in Allah and the Last Day (4:38)
3- Actions only for the sake of Allah (SWT) but it is
recognized by others. He made dua for this type of good name.

11. Message of this dua
• He begs for Jannah full of His Bounties.
•
Allah calls by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and
forgiveness.(2:221)
Be ye foremost (in seeking) Forgiveness from your Lord, and a
Garden (of Bliss), the width whereof is as the width of heaven
and earth (57:21)
• He asks Allah(SWT) protection from humiliation on the day
of judgment and asks for forgiveness of his father.
• Allah (SWT) accepted all of his duas except for his father.

12. Dua for righteous children
• ”
O my Lord! Grant me a righteous (son).(37:100)
Praise be to Allah, Who hath granted unto me in old
age Ismail and Isaac: for truly my Lord is He, the
Hearer of Prayer! (Ibrahim,14:39)

13. Dua on leaving Hajira (AS) in lonely
desert valley
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• Our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to
dwell in a valley without cultivation, by your
Sacred House; in order, O our Lord, that they may
establish regular Prayer: so fill the hearts of some
among men with love towards them, and feed
them with fruits: so that they may give thanks.

14. Message of this dua
• He left his wife and infant son in uninhabited
valley submitting to Allah’s command
• He did not wish for any material benefits for
them
• He was leaving them so Salah is established
• He prayed that his son and family have such
conduct that people are attracted to them
• O’Allah! Grant them fruits so they are thankful to
you and people see your signs

15. Dua after building Kaaba
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• And remember Abraham and Isma'il raised
the foundations of the House (With this
prayer): "Our Lord! Accept (this service) from
us: For Thou art the All-Hearing, the All-
knowing. (Baqarah,2:127)

16. Message of this dua
• We built this Ka’ba as global center of Ibadah
according to your command
• You know our intention is to please you
• You listen to the calls of our tongue and our
hearts
• O’ our Lord! Accept our deed by making this
house center of Ibadah and grant us your
pleasure.
• There is extreme humility and longing here.

17. Dua for himself and his progeny
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Our Lord! make of us Muslims, bowing to Thy
(Will), and of our progeny a people Muslim,
bowing to Thy (will); and show us our place for
the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us
(in Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning, Most
Merciful. (Baqarah,2:18)

18. Meaning of thin dua
• Believer worries not only about his salvation
but also for his children.
• Being Da’I he knows and invokes that he and
his children be true practicing Muslims
• As Da’I he must then propagate his message
of truth to everyone since he was appointed
as Imam of mankind.
• He seeks Allah(SWT) Mercy and forgiveness if
some shortfalls are left in this mission.

19. Dua for future generations
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Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger of
their own, who shall rehearse Thy Signs to them
and instruct them in scripture and wisdom, and
sanctify them: For Thou art the Exalted in Might,
the Wise.“ (Baqarah,2:129)

20. Message of this dua
• He was not only concerned about the
guidance of his generation but the
generations to come.
• He realized that this valley of Makah located in
the center of the world will become center of
Islamic Dawah.
• He made dua for a Prophet to be raised
amongst these people so they are duly
honored.

21. Characteristics of the Prophet to be
raised in Arabia
• 1- He will bring book with guidance in all
matters of life. He will recite this book.
• 2- He will teach the book with his words and
actions both in conduct and character.
• 3- He will teach them the wisdom necessary
to interpret and implement the verses of this
book.
• 4- He will purify their thoughts, actions in
accordance with the teachings of this book.

22. Acceptance of this dua- about 2500
years latter Mohammad(SAW) sent
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• It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a
messenger from among themselves, to rehearse
to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to
instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom,- although
they had been, before, in manifest
error.(Jumua,62:2)

23. Dua for Makah
•
• And remember Abraham said: "My
Lord, make this a City of Peace, and feed its
people with fruits,-such of them as believe in
Allah and the Last Day (Baqarah,2:126)

24. Meaning of this dua
• Peace and security is needed for proper
Ibadah
• Peace was also needed for Makah in order for
it to become global center of Ibadah
• In tribal rivalries in Arabia led to battles.
• Allah (SWT) accepted both parts of this dua.
• Makah always enjoyed the status of a peaceful
place and always have abundance of fruits.

25. Blessings of Haram Kabah
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• Do they not then see that We have made a
sanctuary secure, and that men are being
snatched away from all around them? Then,
do they believe in that which is vain, and
reject the Grace of Allah?(Ankabut, 29:67)

26. 2nd Dua in Makah when it has been
populated
Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! make this city
one of peace and security: and preserve me and my sons from
worshipping idols.
O my Lord! they have indeed led astray many among
mankind; He then who follows my (ways) is of me, and he that
disobeys me,- but Thou art indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.

27. Dua in Makah
O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell
in a valley without cultivation, by Thy Sacred House; in order, O
our Lord, that they may establish regular Prayer: so fill the hearts
of some among men with love towards them, and feed them with
fruits: so that they may give thanks.
O our Lord! truly Thou dost know what we conceal
and what we reveal: for nothing whatever is hidden from Allah,
whether on earth or in heaven.

28. Dua in Makah
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• Praise be to Allah, Who hath granted unto me in old age Isma'il and
Isaac: for truly my Lord is He, the Hearer of Prayer!
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• O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also
(raise such) among my offspring O our Lord! and accept Thou my
Prayer.
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• O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness - me, my parents, and
(all) Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning will be established!