Dua for a Wish – Islamic Supplications for Your Needs

A Muslim may ask Allah for lawful wishes and needs while remembering that Allah knows what is best for us. The best way to ask for a wish is to ask for 'Hasanah' (goodness) which encompasses all that is beneficial.

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Transliteration

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina adhaban-nar.

Translation

Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.

Source

Quran — Quran — 2:201; 40:60

Authenticity: Quranic/general

Meaning and Explanation

This dua asks for comprehensive goodness in all aspects of life and the afterlife, rather than limiting the request to one specific worldly outcome.

When to Recite

Read it during Salah (before Taslim), during Tawaaf, and at any time of personal supplication.

How to Recite

Mention your specific lawful wish to Allah, then conclude with this dua to ask that the outcome be good for you in both worlds.

Important Notes

This is Quran 2:201. Wishes must be for Halal (lawful) matters. True success is accepting Allah's choice if a specific wish is not granted in the way we expected.

Benefits

It is the most frequent supplication of the Prophet ﷺ. it teaches balance between seeking worldly needs and eternal success.

Additional Duas

رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ

Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqir

My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.

Source

Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201

Authenticity: Authentic — Quranic verse

A comprehensive dua for all goodness in both worlds.

Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah Al-Qasas 28:24

Authenticity: Authentic — Quranic verse

The dua of Prophet Musa (AS) when he was in need.

Content type: Quran

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