Rabbana Atina Fid Dunya Hasanah

Meaning

Our Lord, grant us good in this worldly life and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire. It is a complete supplication that asks Allah for well-being in both realms — the present life and the life to come — while seeking refuge from the ultimate loss. Its brevity carries the whole of what a believer needs to ask for.

When to recite

It may be recited at any time, and is especially recommended between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone during tawaf, in prostration, after the prayers, and whenever making general supplication.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of General Duas as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 3 times.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?

This dhikr is recited 3 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.

What does 'Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah' mean?

It means asking Allah for comprehensive good in this life — health, provision, and well-being — and for good in the Hereafter, His pleasure and Paradise, while seeking refuge from the punishment of the Fire.

How many times should this dua be recited?

No fixed count is specified; it may be said at any time. This page suggests three repetitions to make it easier to memorize and repeat.

Where does this dua appear in the Quran?

It appears in Surat al-Baqarah, verse 201, within the verses on Hajj, and is one of the most comprehensive and widely recited Qur'anic supplications.