Prophet Nuh (Noah) turned to Allah with immense humility after he was corrected regarding his drowned son. This prayer teaches us to submit to Allah's wisdom above our own desires.
رَبِّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَسْأَلَكَ مَا لَيْسَ لِي بِهِ عِلْمٌ ۖ وَإِلَّا تَغْفِرْ لِي وَتَرْحَمْنِي أَكُن مِّنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
Rabbi inni a'udhu bika an asalaka ma laysa li bihi 'ilmun wa-illa taghfir li wa-tarhamni akun minal-khasireen.
My Lord, I seek refuge in You from asking You for that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have mercy upon me, I will be among the losers.
Quran — The Holy Quran — Quran 11:47
Authenticity: Quranic verse
Meaning and Explanation
The supplication demonstrates total humility before Allah and the importance of acknowledging one’s limitations and human errors.
When to Recite
When realizing one has made a mistake in understanding Allah's decree or when seeking forgiveness for human lapses.
How to Recite
Recite with a sincere heart, acknowledging that Allah's knowledge is absolute while ours is limited.
Important Notes
This dua is found in Surah Hud, verse 47. It was made after Prophet Nuh asked Allah about his son who died in the flood.
Benefits
Encourages humility, prevents spiritual arrogance, and highlights that forgiveness and mercy are the only things that save a person from loss.
Additional Duas
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي
Rabbigh-fir li warhamni
Content type: Quran
Tags:
Nuh dua
Noah dua
Prophet Nuh supplication
Quran