Dua of the Last Verses of al-Baqarah (Rabbana La Tu’akhidhna)
The greatest closing supplication of the longest surah
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Arabic
رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِنْ نَسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِنَا رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا أَنْتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Transliteration
Rabbana la tu’akhidhna in nasina aw akhta’na. Rabbana wa la tahmil alayna isran kama hamaltahu alal-ladhina min qablina. Rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bih. Wa’fu anna, waghfir lana, warhamna. Anta Mawlana, fansurna alal-qawmil-kafirin.
Meaning
Our Lord, do not hold us accountable if we forget or err. Our Lord, do not place upon us a burden like that upon those before us. Our Lord, do not burden us beyond what we can bear. Pardon us, forgive us, have mercy on us. You are our Protector — grant us victory over the disbelieving people.
Reference
Quran 2:286
When to recite
Nightly, in distress, seeking pardon • Often
Virtue
The Prophet said whoever recites the last two verses of al-Baqarah at night, they suffice him — and Allah answered “I have granted it” to each plea.
Sources & review
Quran 2:286
Quranic dua • Grade: Quranic • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua of the Last Verses of al-Baqarah (Rabbana La Tu’akhidhna)?
Nightly, in distress, seeking pardon. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Dua of the Last Verses of al-Baqarah (Rabbana La Tu’akhidhna)?
The Prophet said whoever recites the last two verses of al-Baqarah at night, they suffice him — and Allah answered “I have granted it” to each plea.
Where is Dua of the Last Verses of al-Baqarah (Rabbana La Tu’akhidhna) from?
Source: Quran 2:286. Grade: Quranic. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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