IMO: the most beautiful du’as in the Qur’an
During a recent late-night walk, I peered into the sky and realized that I don’t look up there enough. I don’t remember the gravity of this life I’ve been given enough. My flaws and forgetfulness as a human left me heedless to the bigger picture. It is said that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) would get in up in the night for prayer, he praise Allah (swt) and look towards the heavens reflecting upon the creation to further understand the Creator.
But our Lord knows that we are easily forgetful, and that is why he sent us the Reminder, i.e. the Qur’an, to reposition our focus to where it ought to be, i.e. the hereafter. Having recently memorized Surat Saaffaat, and before this having memorized Surat Ibrahim and Baqarah, I took the opportunity to reflect on the some most emotive aspects of the Qur’an. Of course, as my title might suggest, I’ve referring to the du’as of the Qu’ran.
Although I have only memorized about 6 parts of the Qur’an, I have come to the conclusion the most touching, heart-felt and memorable du’as come from Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). When I think about these — like I did on my walk — I always feel a sense of serenity and peace. And this of course does not to take anything away from the supplications of the other Prophets, but my heart always gravitates towards those of Prophet Ibrahim more specifically.
To quote a few of Ibrahim’s (pbuh) supplications to Allah:
From Surah Ibrahim:
38. “O our Lord! truly Thou dost know what we conceal and what we reveal: for nothing whatever is hidden from Allah, whether on earth or in heaven.
39. “Praise be to Allah, Who hath granted unto me in old age Isma’il and Isaac: for truly my Lord is He, the Hearer of Prayer!
40. O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also (raise such) among my offspring O our Lord! and accept Thou my Prayer.
41. “O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness – me, my parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning will be established!
In this du’a of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) we see that he supplicates to Allah (swt) and affirms that fact that Allah (swt) is All-Aware. Then as the the Surah proceeds he makes a prayer that Allah (swt) help him become one who firmly establishes the prayer, thus illustrating his utter reliance upon Allah (swt) even when it comes to having the ability to worship Him (swt). And then he pleads for Allah (swt) forgive not only himself, but also his parents and the believers on the Day of Judgment.
May Allah’s peace and blessing be upon Prophet Ibrahim.
