“Raditu billahi rabba wa bil-Islami dinan wa bi-Muhammadin Sallal Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam Nabiyyun wa rasoola”
This powerful declaration of faith is a sunnah supplication often recited during morning and evening Adhkar (remembrances).
Transliteration & Meaning
- Arabic: رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِالإِسْلاَمِ دِينًا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ نَبِيًّا
- Transliteration: Raditu billahi Rabban, wa bil-Islami deenan, wa bi Muhammadin nabiyyan (wa Rasoola).
- Translation: “I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad as my Prophet (and Messenger).”
“Raditu billahi rabba wa bil-Islami dinan wa bi-Muhammadeen nabiyyin wa rasulah” (رضيت بالله ربا وبالإسلام دينا وبمحمد نبيا ورسولا) is an Arabic supplication, recited morning and evening. It declares that one is happy with Allah as Lord, Islam as religion, and Muhammad (PBUH) as Prophet/Messenger, which demonstrates steadfastness of faith.
Translation in Hindi and significance:
- Translation: “I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as my Prophet and Messenger”.
- Significance: This dua is considered a very powerful adhkaar (remembrance) to recite in the morning and evening. It serves to refresh a believer’s faith and to be content with Allah’s will.
- Reference: It is mentioned in the morning/evening dhikr, as well as in the prayers to be recited upon rising on Islamic sites such asIslamic Relief UK .
This powerful declaration of faith is a sunnah supplication often recited during morning and evening Adhkar (remembrances).
Transliteration & Meaning
- Arabic: رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِالإِسْلاَمِ دِينًا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ نَبِيًّا
- Transliteration: Raditu billahi Rabban, wa bil-Islami deenan, wa bi Muhammadin nabiyyan (wa Rasoola).
- Translation: “I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad as my Prophet (and Messenger).”
Significance & Benefits
Reciting this dhikr carries immense spiritual rewards according to various authentic Hadiths:
- Guarantee of Paradise: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that for whoever recites this, Jannah (Paradise) becomes obligatory for them.
- Allah’s Pleasure: It is a right upon Allah to please the reciter on the Day of Resurrection if they say it three times every morning and evening.
- Guidance to Jannah: In another narration, the Prophet ﷺ promised to take the hand of the one who recites this in the morning and lead them into Paradise.
- Forgiveness of Sins: It is a confirmed Sunnah to recite this once after every Adhan (call to prayer) to have one’s sins forgiven.
Recommended Usage
- Morning and Evening: Recite three times after Fajr and after Maghrib.
- After Adhan: Recite once after hearing the Mu’adhin finish the call to prayer.
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