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Tuesday - 20 October, 2026 7-Jumada Al Awwal-1448
Duas for Character and Morals

Dua for Courage and Bravery

A powerful Quranic supplication asking Allah for patience, strength, and firm conviction when facing fears, trials, or difficult obstacles.

Courage (Shaja'ah) in Islam is rooted in complete trust in Allah (Tawakkul) and standing firm upon truth and righteousness. True bravery is not the absence of fear, but relying upon Allah to overcome fear, hardship, and anxiety. Turning to Allah in prayer equips believers with spiritual strength, resilience, and confidence during life's most challenging moments.

Meaning and Explanation

This Quranic prayer from Surah Al-Baqarah asks Allah to shower believers with patience, grant them firm footing (courage and steadfastness), and grant them success over adversity and injustice.

When to Recite

Recite when feeling afraid, facing difficult confrontations, speaking truth to power, standing up for justice, or enduring severe trials.

How to Recite

Recite with firm faith in Allah's power, reflecting on the meaning, and taking brave, lawful steps with reliance upon Allah.

Important Notes

This supplication is from Quran 2:250. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also frequently sought refuge in Allah from cowardice (Jubn) and anxiety.

Benefits

Overcomes fear and panic, instills inner calm and confidence, strengthens resolve during hardship, and seeks divine victory over oppression.

Additional Duas

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ

Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani wal-'ajzi wal-kasali wal-bukhli wal-jubn.

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety, grief, incapacity, laziness, miserliness, and cowardice.

Source

Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:250

Authenticity: Authentic — Quranic verse

Quranic prayer asking Allah for patience, firm footing (courage), and victory.

Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Sahih al-Bukhari 6363

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

Prophetic supplication seeking refuge in Allah from anxiety, grief, laziness, and cowardice.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The Quranic supplication in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:250): 'Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana...' is excellent for courage. Also, the Prophet ﷺ prayed: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani wal-'ajzi wal-kasali wal-bukhli wal-jubn' (Sahih al-Bukhari).

Faith teaches that everything is in Allah's control. By placing total trust in Him (Tawakkul), believers realize that no harm or benefit can occur except by His permission, replacing fear with peace and bravery.