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Duas for Character and Morals

Dua for Good Friends and Righteous Companionship

A Quranic supplication asking Allah for righteous companionship, pious loved ones, and leadership among the God-fearing.

In Islam, righteous companionship (Suhbah Salihah) is vital for maintaining strong faith and noble character. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that a person is upon the religion of their close friend, so one should be careful whom they take as a friend (Sunan Abi Dawud). Good friends remind us of Allah, encourage good deeds, and support us during hardship. Seeking Allah's guidance through prayer helps believers attract pious, trustworthy, and loyal friends.

Meaning and Explanation

This beautiful Quranic prayer from Surah Al-Furqan asks Allah for loved ones and companions who bring spiritual joy ('Qurrata A'yun') and requests to be made a leader among the pious ('Muttaqin'), which naturally attracts righteous friends into one's life.

When to Recite

Recite during daily prayers, when moving to a new city, when seeking supportive friends, or during morning and evening supplications.

How to Recite

Recite with a sincere heart, and actively strive to be a good, honest, and supportive friend yourself by visiting mosques and righteous gatherings.

Important Notes

This supplication is from Quran 25:74. While it mentions family, scholars note that asking to be an example for the righteous includes attracting righteous friends and companions.

Benefits

Attracts pious and trustworthy friends, builds strong Islamic brotherhood/sisterhood, surrounds one with spiritual encouragement, and protects against toxic influences.

Additional Duas

اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي صُحْبَةَ الصَّالِحِينَ وَأَبْعِدْ عَنِّي صُحْبَةَ السُّوءِ

Allahummar-zuqni suhbata-s-salihina wa ab'id 'anni suhbata-s-su'.

O Allah, grant me the companionship of the righteous and distance me from bad companionship.

Source

Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah Al-Furqan 25:74

Authenticity: Authentic — Quranic verse

Quranic prayer asking Allah for comforting family/companions and to be made an example for the righteous.

Hadith — Sunan Abi Dawud — Sunan Abi Dawud 4833

Authenticity: Hasan (Sound)

Hadith where the Prophet ﷺ teaches that a person follows the religion of his close friend.

Content type: Quran
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The prayer in Surah Al-Furqan (25:74): 'Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqina imama' asks for righteous companions and making oneself an example for the pious.

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'A person is upon the religion of his close friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends' (Sunan Abi Dawud). Friends deeply influence our spiritual habits, mindset, and moral choices.