Dua for Patience (Sabr)
“Our Lord, pour patience upon us and let us die as Muslims.” The Arabic, how to say it, when to read it, and its source.
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسْلِمِينَ
- Transliteration
- Rabbanā afrigh ʿalaynā ṣabran wa tawaffanā muslimīn
- Meaning
- Our Lord, pour patience upon us and let us die as Muslims.
- Source
- Quran 7:126
When to say it
- When going through a test or a long wait
- When people are unfair to you because of your faith
- Any time you need strength to keep going
About this dua
This is the dua of Pharaoh’s magicians. They had just believed in Musa’s message, and Pharaoh threatened them with terrible punishment. Instead of giving in, they turned to Allah with these words (Quran 7:126).
They did not ask for the trial to vanish. They asked for patience to be poured on them, like water, and to stay firm to the end. Read more about sabr, and remember: “Indeed, Allah is with the patient” (Quran 2:153).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for patience (sabr)?
Rabbanā afrigh ʿalaynā ṣabran wa tawaffanā muslimīn: “Our Lord, pour patience upon us and let us die as Muslims.” (Quran 7:126).
Is this dua authentic?
Yes. It is from Quran 7:126. The source is linked on this page so you can check it.