O Allah, I ask You for strength and safety.
This du'a emphasizes the importance of seeking strength and safety from Allah, the All-Powerful. It is a common supplication made by Muslims seeking divine assistance in times of need. This prayer reflects the belief in Allah's infinite power and the reliance on Him for personal fortitude.
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Prayer 2: Ayat for Strength
Original Language:
إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
Transliteration:
Inna ma'al usri yusra.
Translation:Indeed, with hardship comes ease. (Quran 94:6)
This verse from the Quran serves as a reminder that strength often emerges in times of difficulty. It reassures believers that challenges are temporary and that Allah offers relief. Reciting this verse encourages patience and resilience, reinforcing the belief that every hardship is accompanied by ease.
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Prayer 3: Du'a for Empowerment
Original Language:
اللَّهُمَّ قَوِّي إِيمَانِي وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الصَّابِرِينَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma qawwi imani waj'alni min as-sabirin.
Translation:O Allah, strengthen my faith and make me among the patient.
This supplication seeks not only personal strength but also the strength of faith and patience. It acknowledges the trials of life and calls upon Allah to provide spiritual resilience. In Islam, patience (sabr) is a highly valued virtue, and this prayer reflects the aspirational journey towards greater faith and perseverance.
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Prayer 4: Seeking Divine Strength
Original Language:
أَحَسِبْتُمْ أَنْ تَدْخُلُوا الْجَنَّةَ وَلَمَّا يَعْلَمِ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ جَاهَدُوا مِنْكُمْ وَيَعْلَمَ الصَّابِرِينَ
Transliteration:
Ahasibtum an tadkhuloo al-jannata walamma ya'lamillahu allatheena jahadoo minkum waya'lamas-sabireen.
Translation:Did you think that you would enter Paradise while Allah has not yet made evident those who strive among you and made evident the patient? (Quran 3:142)
This verse calls believers to reflect on the nature of trials and the necessity of striving and patience as means to attain strength and ultimately, Paradise. It encourages an understanding that true strength comes through perseverance and effort in the face of adversity. This prayer serves as a powerful reminder of the spiritual journey and the need for divine support.
These prayers reflect the deep spiritual tradition within Islam and encourage individuals to turn to Allah for strength and empowerment in their daily lives.