Islam teaches that human life has a purpose centered on worshipping Allah and living according to His guidance. Muslims can ask Allah to keep them on the right path.
رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
Rabbi-j'alni muqimas-salati wa min dhurriyyati rabbana wa taqabbal du'a.
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.
Hadith — Sunan Abi Dawud — Dua for help in worship
Authenticity: Authentic
Meaning and Explanation
The dua asks Allah to establish the believer and descendants in prayer and obedience.
When to Recite
Read it regularly when seeking spiritual direction and purpose.
How to Recite
Recite it sincerely and reflect on how faith and worship shape daily choices.
Important Notes
This is Quran 14:40. It is a general Quranic supplication and not a special formula for discovering a career or worldly purpose.
Benefits
It encourages a purposeful life centered on worship and righteousness.
Additional Duas
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqim
Guide us to the Straight Path.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا
Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.
Content type: Hadith
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