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Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran
For patience and steadfastness · a dua from the Qur'an
وَلَمَّا بَرَزُواْ لِجَالُوتَ وَجُنُودِهِۦ قَالُواْ رَبَّنَآ أَفۡرِغۡ عَلَيۡنَا صَبۡرٗا وَثَبِّتۡ أَقۡدَامَنَا وَٱنصُرۡنَا عَلَى ٱلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلۡكَٰفِرِينَ
Walamma barazoo lijaloota wajunoodihi qaloo rabbana afrigh AAalayna sabran wathabbit aqdamana waonsurna AAala alqawmi alkafireena
"And when they went forth to [face] Goliath and his soldiers, they said, "Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people"
When to recite: The dua of Talut’s believers facing a stronger army — for patience and firm footing when you feel outmatched.
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What is the dua "Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran"?
Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran is a supplication from the Qur'an, found in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:250). The dua of Talut’s believers facing a stronger army — for patience and firm footing when you feel outmatched.
When should you recite it?
For patience and steadfastness. The dua of Talut’s believers facing a stronger army — for patience and firm footing when you feel outmatched.
Where is this dua in the Qur'an?
It is in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 250 (Qur'an 2:250).
What is the meaning?
Saheeh International translates it: "And when they went forth to [face] Goliath and his soldiers, they said, "Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people"
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