Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismail (peace be upon them) built the Kaaba. Even while doing such a great work, they did not feel proud. They asked Allah to accept it from them. This beautiful short dua is in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 127.
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّآ ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
Roman English
Rabbana taqabbal minna, innaka antas-Samee‘ul-‘Aleem.
Hindi (हिन्दी)
रब्बना तक़ब्बल मिन्ना, इन्नका अन्तस्-समीउल-अलीम।
ऐ हमारे रब! हमसे (यह काम) क़ुबूल फ़रमा। बेशक तू ही सब कुछ सुनने वाला, सब कुछ जानने वाला है।
Urdu (اردو)
اے ہمارے رب! ہم سے (یہ خدمت) قبول فرما۔ بے شک تو ہی سب کچھ سننے والا، سب کچھ جاننے والا ہے۔
Meaning in English
Our Lord, accept this from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Quran Reference
- Surah: Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2), verse 127
- Read online: Quran 2:127 on Quran.com
- Next verse: Quran 2:128 has another dua of Ibrahim and Ismail.
Word-by-Word Meaning
- Rabbana – our Lord
- Taqabbal – accept
- Minna – from us
- Innaka – indeed You
- Anta – You are
- As-Sami’ – The All-Hearing
- Al-‘Alim – The All-Knowing
Simple Explanation
The verse says that Ibrahim and Ismail were raising the foundations of the House when they made this dua. A footnote in the QuranEnc translation says the ‘House’ here means the Kaaba itself, and it notes that scholars such as At-Tabari, Ibn Kathir and As-Sa’di agree on this.
They asked Allah to accept their work. Then they praised Allah with two of His names: As-Sami’ (He hears every word) and Al-‘Alim (He knows every intention). This is a reminder that Allah hears our dua and knows what is in our hearts.
What Does the Authentic Hadith Say?
The Hadith about the building of the Kaaba is in Sahih Bukhari 3364. It tells us that Ismail brought the stones and Ibrahim built. When the wall became high, Ismail brought a stone for Ibrahim to stand on. The stone on which Ibrahim stood is known as the Maqam Ibrahim. The narration says that while they were building, both of them kept saying: ‘Our Lord, accept this from us. You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.’ The Prophet ﷺ added that they went on building and walking around the Kaaba, saying the same words.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 3364
Benefits and Lessons
- Ask Allah to accept your good deeds. Doing a good deed is not enough. We also need Allah to accept it.
- Sincerity. Ibrahim and Ismail did not ask for praise from people. They asked for Allah’s acceptance.
- Humility. If two Prophets asked Allah to accept their work, we should do the same, even more.
- Taqwa matters. In Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:27) it is said that Allah accepts only from those who have taqwa. This is why the name Daily Taqwa fits this dua so well.
- Easy to remember. The dua is short, so we can say it after prayer, charity, fasting or any other good deed.
When Can I Say This Dua?
Ibrahim and Ismail said it while they were doing a good work. From their example we learn to ask Allah to accept our good deeds. This is a lesson from their example, not a fixed rule about a special time.
Common Questions
Is there a fixed reward for reciting it? We have not found an authentic Hadith that gives this verse a fixed reward or a fixed time of recitation.
Are the Hindi and Urdu lines the Quran? No. The Arabic is the word of Allah. The other lines are only to help you read and understand. Please learn the correct pronunciation from a qualified teacher.
References
- Quran 2:127 – quran.com/2/127
- Quran 5:27 – quran.com/5/27
- Sahih Bukhari 3364 – sunnah.com/bukhari:3364
- QuranEnc footnote on 2:127 – quranenc.com
Conclusion
This short dua teaches us to do good deeds and then ask Allah to accept them. Let us make it a habit to say ‘Rabbana taqabbal minna’ after our acts of worship.
May Allah accept our prayers, fasts, charity and every good deed. Ameen.
