Believers are encouraged to ask Allah for Paradise and its highest levels. One of the most moving prayers for a home in Jannah comes from the Quran, uttered by Asiya (RA), the wife of Pharaoh, who chose a home near Allah over the palaces of this world.
رَبِّ ابْنِ لِي عِندَكَ بَيْتًا فِي الْجَنَّةِ
Rabbi ibni li indaka baytan fil-jannah.
My Lord, build for me a house near You in Paradise.
Hadith — Sahih Muslim — Supplications for Paradise
Authenticity: Authentic general supplication
Meaning and Explanation
This supplication, found in Surah At-Tahrim, expresses the desire for proximity to Allah and a secure home in the afterlife. It prioritizes the spiritual company of Allah ('near You') over the physical structure of the house.
When to Recite
During personal supplications, in Sujood, or after the obligatory prayers.
How to Recite
Recite with a heart longing for Allah's pleasure, accompanied by efforts to perform sunnah deeds that are promised a house in Jannah (such as building a mosque or praying 12 raka'at of Sunnah prayers).
Important Notes
This is Quran 66:11. It highlights that faith is independent of one's environment, as Asiya (RA) remained a firm believer while living with a tyrant.
Benefits
It serves as a reminder to prioritize the hereafter. Scholars note that whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times, Paradise itself says: 'O Allah, admit him into Paradise.'
Additional Duas
اللهم إني أسألك الجنة
Allahumma inni as'alukal-jannah
O Allah, I ask You for Paradise.
Source
Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah At-Tahrim 66:11
Authenticity: Authentic — Quranic verse
The prayer of Asiya (RA), the wife of Pharaoh, recorded as an example for believers.
Content type: Hadith
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